Vitamins

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Permalink Reply by Teri L on August 9, 2012 at 3:24pm

I take a vegan B12 supplement :)

I was actually low in B12 before even becoming vegan.

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Permalink Reply by Regina Falangi on August 9, 2012 at 3:48pm

Sweet, yeah I have heard that its a good one to take anyway, thank you!

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Permalink Reply by Krislyn Placide on August 9, 2012 at 4:41pm

Besides B12, none. You should be able to get all of your vitamins and minerals from raw, vegan foods (except Vitamin D, which your body will create if you get enough sun exposure.)

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Permalink Reply by TheBananaGirl on August 9, 2012 at 8:37pm

Yes good advice.   If we are eating enough calories then we will easily cover all our micro and macronutrient requirements. Before cronometer was around we were sitting under a fruit tree feasting for every meal until the carbohydrates satiated us. 

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Permalink Reply by Regina Falangi on August 9, 2012 at 11:38pm

Awesome!! Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Paul Tarbath on August 10, 2012 at 3:39am

If you are unsure just get a blood test done at your doctors. I found out I was very low in B12 and pretty sure it was low for a good number of years, well before going vegan then raw. At least if you get tested you have something to base your decisions on.

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Permalink Reply by PK on August 11, 2012 at 9:06am

@Regina,

Nothing at all.  Eat a diet of simple meals, but a rainbow of fruits and lettuce over the course of time.  You might be amazed at the nutrients you are eating by tracking what you eat here:  www.cronometer.com

To ensure you are getting enough  minerals like calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium, focus on 1/2-2 pounds of leafy lettuce greens.

Benefits of Lettuce Greens

Peace, PK

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Permalink Reply by Regina Falangi on August 11, 2012 at 9:09am

Yeah I've been using cron-o-meter! its wonderful, and so helpful, I am loving all this advice and this website everyone/thing is so helpful! Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by pradtf on August 11, 2012 at 9:16am

Nothing at all.

right!! (other than possibly b12 depending on one's history).

the multivitamin industry manages a fine hoax:

Are Multivitamins Good For You?

greger's www.nutritionfacts.org is a very worthwhile site to spend time on!

in friendship,

prad

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