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I am a vegan, what vitamins should i take to get the nutrients i need?
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Vitamin B2,12,VitD: Vegan diet with no eggs is deficiene in vitamins b2, B12 and vit d and need supplements of the same.In addition you need to watch intake of minerals as certain plants compound inhibit absorption of calcium and iron and zinc.And i will recommend to be suplemented.
Answered 6/24/2014
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