But don’t you want those essential goodies in an all in one pill? Sure. But is the body even able to absorb it?
Many health experts have confirmed that the body has a better chance of digesting a vitamin or mineral if it is actually in a real food. For example, calcium from leafy greens.
What if you are like me and you like the idea of a multivitamin to make sure you are covered for the wide variety of recommended essentials, but you’re not sure it’s worth the bother?
Here’s a tip: get proactive about reading the multivitamin ingredient label. Why? Because while your choice of multivitamins is unlimited, it is important to find one that doesn’t contain magnesium stearate.
Why? Magnesium stearate hinders absorption. This is why many multivitamins are merely investments in expensive pee. Most of the pill value goes down the toilet.
What’s the story with magnesium stearate? Magnesium stearate is an industry lubricant added to pills to make machines run more efficiently. This means higher speeds of production that yield higher profits.
It seems very logical for the manufacturer, especially when payday friday rolls around. But not from a consumer standpoint. Especially if you don’t like flushing away your money.
What about being vegan and the importance of getting vitamin B-12?
I recently started to take a once or twice a week approach with a certified vegan B-12 supplement. In this case, the non-daily approach makes a ton of sense. Honestly, what is my body possibly going to do with a 50,000% Daily Value pill of B-12 everyday?
Along with taking a B-12 supplement a couple times a week, you can get B-12 in fortified vegan products like imitation meat and milk substitutes.
B-12 is one supplement that any vegan should consider taking. Vitamin B-12 supports normal nerve and brain function.
The importance of vitamin B-12 is a topic you might find mixed information about. For example, I’ve read about it being a myth that vegans don’t need to worry about.
But I’ve also heard of doctors recommending that vegans take a B-12 supplement because it can’t be acquired unless you eat animal products.
Again, it comes down to the peace of mind question, “Isn’t it worth it to know that I’m covered on vitamin B-12 so I can ensure I will have normal brain and nerve function?” Absolutely.
Jay Wesley Anderson, author of Street Smart Vegan, holds a degree in environmental policy. His goal is to help people make going vegan fun, meaningful, and on track for success right from the beginning.
Visit http://www.StreetSmartVegan.com to get instant access to the eBook, Street Smart Vegan – A Hassle-free Guide To Better Health & Living Green. Vegan tips and tasty vegan recipes await!
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