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In modern times, you can supplement vitamins that you don’t get with food. Otherwise e.g. vegans wouldn’t survive (I think their diet is missing B12).
by tomp 8y ago
In modern times, you can supplement vitamins that you don’t get with food. Otherwise e.g. vegans wouldn’t survive (I think their diet is missing B12).
- coldtea 8y agoIt's always from slightly worse to no absorption at all though, if you take them as supplements. Getting them from food is optimal.
- randomsearch 8y agoPro tip for vegans or veggies taking B12: chew the pill before you swallow. You’ll absorb more, according to “vegan for life” by Norris and Messina (which seems pretty well referenced).