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Reddit mentions of NOW Supplements, Vitamin B-12 1,000 mcg with Folic Acid, Nervous System Health*, 250 Chewable Lozenges
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We found 2 Reddit mentions of NOW Supplements, Vitamin B-12 1,000 mcg with Folic Acid, Nervous System Health*, 250 Chewable Lozenges. Here are the top ones.
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NERVOUS SYSTEM HEALTH*/ESSENTIAL FOR ENERGY PRODUCTION*: Vitamin B-12 (cobalamin) is a water soluble vitamin necessary for the maintenance of a healthy nervous system and for the production of energy from fats and proteins.* Take 1 lozenge daily with a meal. Chew lozenge or hold in mouth until dissolved and swallow.CHEWABLE LOZENGES WITH FOLIC ACID/SUITABLE FOR VEGANS: While B-12 is stored in the liver, dietary sources are of animal origin only (meat and dairy). Therefore, supplementation with B-12 may be especially important for strict vegetarians.CERTIFICATIONS/CLASSIFICATIONS: Vegan/Vegetarian, Kosher, Soy Free, Made without Gluten, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Low SodiumGMP Quality Assured: NPA A-rated GMP certification means that every aspect of the NOW manufacturing process has been examined, including our laboratory/testing methods (for stability, potency, and product formulation).Packaged in the USA by a family owned and operated company since 1968
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| Height | 0.393700787 Inches |
| Length | 0.393700787 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | November 2010 |
| Size | 250 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Weight | 0.2425084882 Pounds |
| Width | 0.393700787 Inches |
Here's one other study:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26502280
>Omnivores had the lowest intake of Mg, vitamin C, vitamin E, niacin and folic acid. Vegans reported low intakes of Ca and a marginal consumption of the vitamins D and B12. The highest prevalence for vitamin and mineral deficiencies in each group was as follows: in the omnivorous group, for folic acid (58 %); in the vegetarian group, for vitamin B6 and niacin (58 and 34 %, respectively); and in the vegan group, for Zn (47 %). Despite negligible dietary vitamin B12 intake in the vegan group, deficiency of this particular vitamin was low in all groups thanks to widespread use of supplements. Prevalence of Fe deficiency was comparable across all diet groups.
The study referenced by WebMD to is not really a reliable measure of vegans. The "92%" they reference only included 29 vegans in the study, which is not statistically significant to extrapolate to the population at large. It's a subsample of an already small sample. Granted the study above I posted only had 52 vegans included, but it's a bit larger of a sample. You'll find widely varying numbers depending on the sample researchers are studying.
One study found a deficiency rate of 0% among vegans who supplemented B12. I think a fair conclusion to make on the balance of evidence is basically: vegans are at a higher risk of B12 deficiency if they do not consume fortified foods, however this is easily avoided through supplementation, which most people eating vegan diets in developed countries today do.
For a reference of how cheap supplements are these are the specific ones that I take. At 1000mcg per pill you only need to take them twice a week, which means a 250 count is good for a little more than 2 years.
> Not trying to tell you not to be vegan. I don't get it, but as long as you're not trying to lecture me for not being vegan, I'm gonna return the favour and leave you alone about it too
You live your life bro, I live mine. I'm not here to convert people, just to point out the idea that most vegans need protein supplements is flat wrong.
> probably cheaper to get them from food.
However on this front, I disagree. I get vegan b12 supplements off amazon at 10 bucks for 250, so $0.04/day. A vegan diet is otherwise cheap as hell. Tofu is cheaper per pound than meat, bulk rice and beans are cheap and if you are eating healthy you should be buying vegetables anyways. So, I don't really agree that eating meat is cheaper way to go.