How Do Vegetarians Get Vitamin B12?
We need only a little vitamin B12but it is very important for good health. People who eat eggs or milk will get vitamin Bl2from these foods. Vegans — who only eat plant foods — must take special care. A reliable source is nutritional yeast which has been grown on a vitamin Bl2enriched medium (Red Star is the only brand we know of right now). If you are a vegan, it is a good idea to have your vitamin B12levels checked at your annual medical examinations. Sources include vitamin B-12- fortified soymilk and veggie “meats” (check labels), dairy products, and eggs. A vitamin B-12 supplement that supplies 3 micrograms (mcg) of vitamin B12 per day can also meet the need for this essential nutrient.
