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> Become vegetarian, if you aren't already. This is very healthy. But make sure to take B12 if you're going vegetarian. > Though deficiency for those starting
by danuker 5y ago
> Become vegetarian, if you aren't already.
This is very healthy. But make sure to take B12 if you're going vegetarian.
> Though deficiency for those starting out with adequate stores may take years to develop, the results of B12 deficiency can be devastating, with cases reported of paralysis, psychosis, blindness, and even death.
https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/vitamin-b12/ https://nutritionfacts.org/topics/vitamin-b12/
Edit: To the downvoters, care to explain?
- sushibowl 5y agoSupplements are usually not necessary for vegetarians. If you include milk, cheese and eggs in your diet you probably get enough B12. If you are vegan you need to take a bit more care.
- dmje 5y ago32 year vegetarian. Never had to take a supplement.
- ntSean 5y ago7 year vegetarian. Recently found out I’m low on iron. Probably because I don’t eat fortified cereals. As a male, I’ve been told not to worry about my Iron intake- but that’s bad advice. Best is not to generalise and instead get a blood test to check vitamin levels. Talk to your GP.
- ianai 5y agoAgree. The people who successfully transition to a significant diet change like vegan/vegetarian probably already see their primary care physicians. Hence they’re more likely to know they’re deficient. A major diet change would be journaling and testing glucose closely to see what spikes and doesn’t. This is more of a 80/90 thing though and not for everyone. Personally, I avoid fortified foods because I supplement with higher quality forms elsewhere. Neon yellow urine is not right.
- micromacrofoot 5y agothat’s like fearing walking down the street because you might fall into an open manhole cover… can it happen? yep, but it’s extremely rare. do most people ever need to think about it? nope.