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I'm vegan and i take b complex but i was wondering if i can also get it from food? also do probiotics in our bodies really make the b12?
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NO : The probiotics do not make B12 and vegan diets do not get enough of b vitamins. Need high quality supplements.
Answered 7/22/2015
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No: If you are a vegan, you have the moral high ground but you absolutely cannot get the vitamin B12 you need from anything that you will allow yourself to eat. You will also have serious difficulty getting enough iron, calcium, and several other vital nutrients. The claim about probiotics doing it for you is a lie. Get with an evidence-based vegan-friendly physician if you want to continue this.
Answered 8/17/2014
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B12: B12 principally derives from animal sources and eggs. Dairy has little. Select soy can provide some. More vegan foods are being supplemented with B12, as B12 deficiency is common among vegans. Check with your favorite health food store. Probiotics will not enhance b12 uptake. See www.vegetarian.org.uk/factsheets/b12factsheet.html
Answered 9/28/2016
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