Comments on: Ten Best Vitamin B12 Vegan Food Sources and Supplements

By: Adam

Adam — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 18:53:07 +0000

I would say a Methylated B12 combo is the way to go. There are a lot of people with MTHFR and other gene mutations. You can be taking a regular B12 and get absolutely nothing from it if you can’t process it.

By: Stanley

Stanley — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 20:51:41 +0000

I have a food health safety concern about this article: it says 10 vegan foods high in vitamin B12, but some of the food on this list are noted as unreliable B12 sources. But you wouldn’t know this unless you actually read them. They’re not even at the bottom of the list for lowest amounts or something. A bit misleading to anybody just looking for quick answers, for something potentially dangerous since B12 deficiencies are dangerous and can go unnoticed for years… You should move these foods to a different list or something more clear. Thanks. Have a nice day.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Sat, 16 Mar 2019 20:47:47 +0000

An interesting thing about the b12 in meat I became aware of recently is that, in today’s industry, it is from b12 supplements in the animals food. As cows today don’t eat grass but grains and are given antibiotics the bacteria that produce b12 naturally are eradicated from the animals.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 15:02:33 +0000

Relying on Bees, for their Honey, is not necessary, therefore not Vegan

By: Joanne Kwagala

Joanne Kwagala — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 16:32:32 +0000

I’ve liked the adult’s chewable Source of life, but does it really contain bee pollen?

By: Superfoodly

Superfoodly — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 19:45:21 +0000

In reply to Susan Schneeberger. The newest formulation does contain bee pollen. The vegans here will consume honey and pollen, as many do, though it's understandable if you want to avoid it.

By: Susan Schneeberger

Susan Schneeberger — Sun, 04 Mar 2018 18:22:02 +0000

Source of Life Adult’s Chewable is NOT a vegan product! It has bee pollen.

By: Autumn

Autumn — Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:45:13 +0000

When talking about RDA I think it's important to specify that if you are a person who stresses a lot or has anxiety you need more than the RDA because stress depletes your body's B vitamins. Also, keep in mind that your body needs calcium to absorb b12 . Zinc is also an important nutrient for non-meat eaters. Keep in mind that if you do not get enough zinc your body will store excess copper (Our body stores copper, but does not store zinc) as zinc is what helps us get rid of excess copper. The two minerals balance each other out. Too much copper can cause copper toxicity. Additionally, if you are on birth control pills, excess estrogen can cause depletion of zinc in your body. The same goes for phyto-estrogen found in soy products & hops. The Copper IUD can also result in excess copper/a greater need for zinc. I had huge issues with birth control & discovered a great deal about this sort of thing in my search for an answer. I now have the Copper IUD & take a zinc supplement. Anyway, all things to consider. Even if you are getting the RDA other factors can play a role in absorption or may cause depletion of certain vitamins. I recommend getting a regular blood test.