It is found in meat, fish, eggs and dairy products, but not in fruits, vegetables or grains - so those eating a vegan diet are advised to eat fortified foods, like cereals, or take supplements.
But Prof Key, a vegan for many years who takes B12 supplements himself, added:"If people become vegan because of that, and don't ever bother to read up about what you need to eat as a vegan, I would be worried they won't know about B12." Tom Sanders, emeritus professor of nutrition and dietetics at King's College London, said:"Of all the micronutrients, B12 is the one we're most concerned about. I'm concerned many people think B12 deficiency is a myth."
"It's something that can be easily avoided, and what concerns me is that many new people becoming vegan are unaware of the need to combine sources of plant proteins. And they're not aware of the need to ensure they have adequate levels of B12."There is limited data on the health effects of a vegan diet - with one UK and one US study covering around 10,000 people.
Agree with the article, because the diet must be balanced in that the vitamin B12 is found only in the meat, fish and eggs, and not in the fruits and vegetables, and the permanent vegetarians are at risk of deficiency and symptoms FNU427
Grandhapriya vegans can include milk in their diet just like millions of indian vegetarians.
MandyPearse If if if... shouldn’t make a headline from a serious news agency “If people become vegan because of that, and don't ever bother to read up about what you need to eat as a vegan, I would be worried”. BBC pandering to mass nonsense again
It’s not just vegans ... because of soil depletion all humans risk B12 deficiency ... clearly not just a vegan issue but an “anyone who eats” issue!
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Is there a brand of plant-based milk which doesn't contain B12? Did the 'researchers' find any vegans avoiding plant-based milks entirely? asda oatmilk has calcium, B12, iodine and D2 This reeks of scaremongering to get headlines TheVeganSociety Makes vegans look dumb
Phoebejoy1611 Vegans just take B 12 supplement. Old people also lack vitamin B12, who need to add in their diet to keep them sharp too.
Vegans need to consider milk products within Vegan domain. If the choice is to eat the Cow and use its milk I am sure milk will be close to veg.
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