More and more people are choosing to skip the meat in order to reduce their carbon footprint. I rarely eat meat, for sustainability reasons, so the scare of not getting enough B12 hits home for me. Especially considering that Vitamin B12 is essential to your genetic cellular makeup. It's critical to ensure that red blood cells get enough oxygen to the body. Though this is certainly true of everyone, a deficiency is more common in vegetarians and vegans because B12 is found in animal products. If you're feeling really tired and rundown, you might not be getting enough B12.
According to Vegetarian Savvy, besides animal products, many fortified vegan foods and supplements contain this crucial vitamin. It's very important for vegan mothers to make sure that their B12 intake is adequate during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The recommended daily allowance for adults in 2.4 mcg. The amount is the same for pregnant women. A deficiency in B12 can also cause depression, mood issues, vision problems, low blood pressure, and dementia amongst a host of other issues.
By Sara Novak in her very useful blog
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