The B12 Breakdown – Why it Matters Beyond a Vegan Lifestyle

Having good levels of B12 is crucial for having good sleep, good memory, focus, energy levels, good vision, and also digestion.

For anyone, vegan or not, it’s good to check your B12 levels. See all the slides on why non-vegans can have low B12 as well.

Supplementation is important.
But not just any B12.

What I learned from @hminutritionschool is that there are two types of B12 - Methylcobalamin and Cyanocobalamin.

Cyanocobalamin is a synthetic form and it is extremely harmful to the liver. It is cheaper to manufacture. But cyanide that is contained there will make your liver work harder and it is extremely poisonous.

Methylcobalamin is a natural form. Choose your B12 with this component.

Also, choose B12 without folic acid in it as it is also an inorganic and synthetic form of folate.

You can get folate from your diet such as:
Asparagus
Broccoli
Spinach
Tomatoes
Beets
Okra
Brussels sprouts
Chickpeas

Do a full blood test once a year at least.