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DEVA Vegan Vitamin B12 Fast Dissolve Supplement - Once-Per-Day Complex With 1000 Mcg Methylcobalamin B12, Folic Acid, B6 - Lemon Flavor - 90 Dissolvable Tablets, 2-pack?
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It can take up to 5 years for your B12 reserves to become depleted, but it's really bad if they do become depleated.
Here's an Amazon link to the one I buy. $15 for 180 tablets.
Most grocery stores will carry it (make sure it doesn't have a gelatin capsule!) I order 180 tablets at a time from amazon for ~$15 which I take every other day, so it lasts quite a while!
Watch out for gelatin. Alot of pills got dat to. I order my b12 off Amazon. Deva Vegan Vitamin B-12 Fast Dissolve Lozenges 90 Tablets (2 Pack) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAOHTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_1BUTBbBAWZMTB (super cheap for a total of 180 pills)
I just bought my next two years' supply of Deva B12 sublingual. It cost me $30 for 360 vitamins on amazon and I take every other day.
I had a diagnosed B12 deficiency that resulted in numbness and tingling in various parts of my body as well as an electric shock sensation that would sometimes run down my spine starting from the top of my neck. I now take 1000mcg methylcobalamin b12 sublingually 1-2 times per week. I have had semi-regular blood tests ever since my diagnosis and I am now fully convinced that I am getting enough b12 from my supplement. Also, it's worth noting that my negative symptoms improved considerably within a few days and completely vanished after a few months. This is the brand I take: https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamin-Dissolve-Lozenges/dp/B001GAOHTS
However, it's worth noting that my B12 deficiency was caused by lifestyle factors and I discontinued that aspect of my lifestyle immediately at the same time I started supplementing B12. That means that I may have already been getting enough B12 and simply removing the negative lifestyle factor was sufficient. However, I do not believe there is B12 in any of the foods I consume on a regular basis, so it must have come from somewhere. I'm 99% positive the supplement played an essential role in my recovery.
Yeah, these are the ones I have, sure it's not candy but it's kind of like PEZ just more mellow/neutral... no odor as far as I've noticed - https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamins-Sublingual-Tablets/dp/B001GAOHTS/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=HCCZ1EH7HE94PJ80CYBG&th=1
You can confirm by taking it for a while and then testing the B12 levels in your blood. I recommend a sublingual tablet since you will absorb more that way.
I take one Deva sublingual B12 tablet every month. When I tested my blood earlier this year, my results were at the top of the normal range.
Pretty much everyone should take a supplement from my research.
Give me a second and I'll find what I take for you.
This is what I take
The one that I take is a b12 and folic acid supplement. It's sublingual so it's super easy to take too.
I don't like taking pills at all so I gave these a try, certified vegan b-12 (their multivitamins are great and they even make small tablets for those!), they dissolve under the tongue and taste pretty nice, pretty simple way to get something like 16666% of your daily B12 requirement. If you really don't want supplements, you can also eat fortified cereals, nutritional yeast, or fortified non-dairy milks.
>People understand wanting to protect animals but don't think that veganism does that (and definitely not compared to vegetarianism).
Going vegan does help the animals though, and the planet as well. A vegetarian is estimated to save up to 404 animals per year through resources alone. Going vegan would save even more. Less demand means more animals saved and less resources used. It may not seem like you're directly saving them by going vegetarian/vegan, but you absolutely are.
>Other posters on this sub have gone into more detail pointing out that Amazon deforestation is mostly because of farming rather than ranching...
What these other posters fail to mention is that "The single biggest direct cause of tropical deforestation is conversion to cropland and pasture, mostly for subsistence, which is growing crops or raising livestock to meet daily needs." So yes, it's for farming, but this farming is going to sustain animal agriculture instead of directly feeding humans.
Source: Earth Observatory NASA
>...that commercial honey farms are statistically helping honeybees and not hurting them, etc.
Honey is a heavily debated topic within the vegan community. I personally avoid using it, because there are enough sweetners out there (some very similar in taste to honey, such as certain plant syrups). I feel like it would be better to just let the bees keep the honey for survival purposes (i.e. Sustaining larvae, making royal jelly, food for the colony, etc.)
>Plus humans are omnivorous, which means we're required to eat at least some protein, which is possible but much harder and more expensive to get from plants.
While it's true that meat it more protein dense, it's actually quite easy to get large amounts of protein from plants as well. Edamame(18g/1cup), Tofu(8-15g/3oz.), Lentils(9g/0.5cup), Black Beans(7.6g/0.5cup), Chickpeas(6g/0.5cup), and Wild Rice(6.5g/0.5cup) are just a few super affordable plant based protein foods you can buy. Many of these come in bulk form too, which saves even more money.
Not to mention, the average person is already getting too much protein through an omnivorous diet.
It's recommended that you should have 0.8g of protein for every kg of body weight. Source:health.harvard.edu
That means that for a 150lb person (roughly 68kg), they only need about 54.4g of protein per day. That also means that if that same person ate one 9oz steak (estimated to have 70-78g protein), they will have already exceded their daily recommended intake. Source
Or just two hamburgers (estimated to have 34g protein). Source
I could keep going, but I think you get the point. Even if you want to bulk up, being vegan is still do-able. I have serval weight-lifting vegan friends who are bulking up like crazy. You just have to eat the right things, which is a staple for any diet really.
The only nutrient you cannot get naturally through plants in Vitamin B12, which a vegan supplement is available on Amazon for a 3 month supply at just $15. Amazon Link
Your body doesn't care where it gets the nutrients from, just so long as you get them. It's quite easy and affordable to get all the nutrients you need on a plant based diet.
>(My diabetic sister would love to be vegetarian but her doctor told her to stop before she lost a foot.)
Your sister's doctor seems to not understand that it is absolutely possible to be diabetic and vegan. There are plenty of resources available online. Whether it being finding vegetarian/vegan friendly doctors, or just finding healthy vegan diabetic recipes. It's actually even debated within the health community that going vegan would help someone with diabetes.
But don't just take my word for it. Here are several sources that support this claim. Because obviously, if you're going to listen to an internet stranger vs a doctor, then I better damn well be able to back up my claims.
Look, I'm not here to pick a fight. Contrary to popular belief, we vegans are pretty chill. We just have a very pushy vocal minority that give us a bad rep. It just hurts to see this misinformation being spread, so I just wanted to step in and shed a light on some issues.
Going vegan is great for your body, the animals, and the planet. We're not some weird cult, we're not all pretentious, and we're certainly not money bags who think we're better than anyone. We're just doing our part to help in whatever ways we can.
If anyone out there has more questions or are just curious about veganism, feel free to ask or shoot me a PM.
If you find that the leap to veganism is too big, honestly even reducing your intake is a good first step. As a former heavy meat eater it took me 3 months to switch to a full plant-based diet.
I feel better and healthier, and it makes me feel great that I can also help out animals and the planet too.
If you want to know more, just ask...but until then, cheers and happy munching! :)
tl;dr: Going vegan is actually pretty good for your health, the planet, and the animals. Read above for more indepth information.
Is this a good source of B12 ( https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamin-Dissolve-Lozenges/dp/B001GAOHTS ) or do you recommend a liquid formula or another brand?
Inexpensive and easy! I bought these off of Amazon take one twice a week. I also take one of these daily for good measure. I had blood work done recently and everything was normal and healthy! Taking a multivitamin like that is an easy way to cover my bases since I otherwise don't really plan my diet as well as I probably should. :) It makes being vegan feel easy.
> Deva Vegan Vitamin B12 Sublingual
This one exactly:
https://www.amazon.com/Deva-Vegan-Vitamins-Sublingual-Tablets/dp/B001GAOHTS/ref=sr_1_1_a_it
look for DEVA B12 online. I got a supply of 180 pills for 15 dollars, and take about one a week.
Just to add on, This is what I take.
I take: B12 - Deva Vegan Vitamins Sublingual B-12
I've been vegan for years and I take one of these every couple of weeks or month. I just got my B12 tested and it was actually a little high.
B12 - Deva Vegan Vitamins Sublingual B-12, 90 Tablets (Pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GAOHTS/
I've been vegan for years and I take one of these every couple of weeks or month. I just got my B12 tested and it was actually a little high.
I take B12 once a week or every two weeks. I take D3 during the winter months or if I'm not getting enough sun - I usually spray it once a month. I have read that oral supplements are more easily absorbed so I got the spray. Note: It tastes pretty bad.
I honestly don't know enough to give health advice but there are plenty of vegan nutrition information on reddit. For me though, I eat mostly whole foods, lots of greens, grains... and my blood work is better than it has ever been. Just make sure you're eating enough!!! Good thing about being vegan is you can eat 3x as much as you used to.
Here's a link on B12 supplementation
I use one tablet of Deva Vegan B-12 every morning.... think thats good?
There's no whole foods that have b12 naturally. Your best bet is a vitamin. I take these
If you get a ton of cellulose you just shit more. Plants can give all essential amino acids. Vegan B12. Vegan Omega 3 DHA. Vegan Protein for cheap. Also are you saying that Beta Carotene isn't good for the body??? (The natural Vegan version of vitamin A). Beta Carotene is an antioxidant in the body, inhibiting free radical damage.. Also in what way is the Iron different from plant to animal? And difficulty is very subjective.
There is no question that any clinician would tell you to take a supplement if you are observing any diet which includes no meat.
I mean, ignoring the obviously questionable sources, what is so wrong with taking a supplement? I never understood why many veg*n's have an issue with taking a supplement that is manufactured in a veg_n friendly manner. They are not hard to find. It's mind boggling.
>Getting Omega 3 from vegan sources is like getting protein from vegan sources, it looks like you can do it on paper, and vegans are desperate to believe it, but it's not a good idea.
It actually works, though. It just takes getting used to, like it took you getting used to eating solid food instead of breastmilk. Any dietary change will require your body to make adjustments. It is a fine idea. Please, find me some non-biased sources to support your claim.
>Vitamin B12 comes from animal sources the same way cheese does. You're either admitting you're wrong, or sticking your head in the ground about where it actually comes from.
There are actually vegan sources of B-12. Heck it's not hard to find if you're capable of using a keyboard