Do vegans need B12 supplements?

Yes. Reliable B12 comes from supplements or fortified foods; plant foods do not contain a dependable active form.

How much B12 should I take?

Common regimens are around 50 mcg daily or 2,000 mcg weekly of cyanocobalamin — absorption falls as dose rises, hence the higher weekly figure.

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A small number of nutrients deserve deliberate attention on any diet. This hub explains dosing, absorption, testing and the difference between marketing and evidence.

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Do vegans need B12 supplements?: Yes. Reliable B12 comes from supplements or fortified foods; plant foods do not contain a dependable active form.
How much B12 should I take?: Common regimens are around 50 mcg daily or 2,000 mcg weekly of cyanocobalamin — absorption falls as dose rises, hence the higher weekly figure.

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