• pejosnic@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Most vegans don’t need supplements. Just check your b12/iron every 2-3 years

    This is false. Your B12 reserves will deplete slowly but surely if you don’t supplement. Iron, ferritn, and a complete blood count containing hemoglobin and red blood cell indices should be checked more often than once 2-3 years. Many vegans will need supplements, especially young women.

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      1 year ago

      There are now various sources of B12, the main for me is some kind of Plant Milk. Not all but most of them contain B12.

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        1 year ago

        You also need to check the quantities, as it’s often not enough. Also, ingredient lists and nutritional values can’t always be trusted.