As Connie said, there is a distinction between the two (vegan vs vegetarian) where vegans avoid all animal products i.e. eggs and dairy etc while vegetarians make this an exception. Further, it may be the case that your body has a specific deficiency and may not be able to produce or process certain nutrients, as is the case in diabetics. So whether supplements are necessary for your diet (vegan/vegetarian/omni) or not can only truly be determined on a case by case basis by a professional such as a GP or other medical/nutritional practitioner. But to answer your question on whether they are an absolute necessity for a vegan? No, in my humble opinion. But my wife and I have been trying to get pregnant and subscribe to the hard-to-ignore benefits of using Omega-3 algae based supplements.Do any of you take any supplements? Do you think they're necessary on a vegan diet? What kind? Maybe B12, omegas? Other vitamins and minerals?
I agree with this. If you're concerned with this, you should go to a practitioner or a GP to see what's right for you, and if your body is getting everything that it needs. Usually, the concern for vegans are iron, vitamin D and Omega-3s. I take supplements that boost all three of those, as well as vitamin C, since there no upper limit on it.As Connie said, there is a distinction between the two (vegan vs vegetarian) where vegans avoid all animal products i.e. eggs and dairy etc while vegetarians make this an exception. Further, it may be the case that your body has a specific deficiency and may not be able to produce or process certain nutrients, as is the case in diabetics. So whether supplements are necessary for your diet (vegan/vegetarian/omni) or not can only truly be determined on a case by case basis by a professional such as a GP or other medical/nutritional practitioner. But to answer your question on whether they are an absolute necessity for a vegan? No, in my humble opinion. But my wife and I have been trying to get pregnant and subscribe to the hard-to-ignore benefits of using Omega-3 algae based supplements.
I don't really take supplements or anything. Maybe on the odd occasion but for the most part I feel like I'm getting what I need to from my diet. I actually feel much better overall since transitioning to a vegan lifestyle. As they say "let your food be thy medicine, and let thy medicine be your food" - I think if you're fueling your body with great healthy foods and you're aware of what you're putting in your tank then it's a whole lot easier to stay well without the need for other things (for the most part!)
Can somebody recommend me a vegan probiotic? Usually, I don't take any supplements but I have always had some digestive problems and since I don't eat yoghurt anymore I hope to find an efficient probiotic.
Can somebody recommend me a vegan probiotic? Usually, I don't take any supplements but I have always had some digestive problems and since I don't eat yoghurt anymore I hope to find an efficient probiotic.
Can somebody recommend me a vegan probiotic? Usually, I don't take any supplements but I have always had some digestive problems and since I don't eat yoghurt anymore I hope to find an efficient probiotic.