When fish oils are off the menu, we have to replace those important omega-3 fatty acids in our diet somehow. They have numerous health benefits from preventing heart disease to improving cognitive health. Finding an alternative to fish oil can be easy if you know the right foods and supplements to take. You see, when…
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
The best vitamin and mineral supplements for vegans to support health.
Calcium is essential not just in childhood to develop strong bones and teeth but also is protective against conditions like osteoporosis as we age. And although calcium is commonly associated with just being important for bone health, it also plays many other important roles in the human body. A vegan diet can supply enough calcium,…
An athlete is always training and working their body to become more flexible, stronger and more efficient. As a result of high levels of activity, the body also requires an increased amount of micronutrients and protein which are crucial for repair and recovery. Multivitamins specifically designed for vegan athletes can help ensure you maintain your…
Selenium is an important micronutrient in our diet which plays a key role in our metabolism as well as boosting the immune system. Selenium has many other functions in the body and comes in different forms. In this article, I’ll discuss the different forms of selenium and supplements. Although a selenium deficiency is not very…
When you’re learning about a vegan diet and how to get all the right amounts of nutrients to stay healthy, taking a multivitamin can give you some assurance that you’re not going to develop any deficiencies in the diet. Gummy vitamins for vegans are a tasty way to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. When…
Carrageenan is an ingredient that you will find in many products and supplements such as omega 3. It’s mainly used as a food additive to thicken the product and bind ingredients. In recent years, Carrageenan, derived from red algae, has been found to increase inflammation and even be harmful to cells in the body. The…
Magnesium is one of those minerals that many people fail to get enough of, but it’s super important for a healthy mind and body. It comes in many different forms and depending on what you want to use it for, some forms are better than others. What is Magnesium and why is it important? Magnesium…
Choosing the best B12 supplement can be a bit confusing for a lot of people. There are so many of them, and they go by different names and different forms. In this article, I’ll help you choose the best and most absorbable form of vitamin B12 to help boost your energy and prevent a deficiency. Vitamin B12 isn’t something most people…
A lot of vegans have insufficient vitamin D levels according to several studies conducted in recent years. This is in part due to the modern lifestyle where people are working long hours in the office and other people live in northern latitudes where they can only get vitamin D at certain times of the year.…
The amount of omega 3 that you can get from eating a vegan diet can vary depending on which foods are included in your diet. Omega 3 is not a vitamin but an essential fat, and for some vegans, getting enough can be a bit difficult if you’re not eating the right foods. However, there…