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Is tofurky a reliable way to get vitamin b12 for a vegan? it says 5 slices of deli meat has 60% b12, which is 60% of 6cmg so over 3mcg per serving?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: B12 is present only in animal proteins and a vegan is at risk of becoming deficient in B12 and vitamin D. If you are a vegan, it would be prudent to take vitamin supplements.

Answered 5/27/2016

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A member asked:

Is tofurky a reliable way to get vitamin b12 for a vegan? it says 5 slices of deli meat has 60% b12, which is 60% of 6cmg so over 3mcg per serving?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

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