As a vegan, you’ve probably been caught in the hilarious paradox of confused health questioning from carnivores — ‘You’re vegan? You must be super healthy’ pitted against the classic, ‘Aren’t vegans deficient in everything?
I hope you’re taking supplements’. Whilst a varied plant-based diet is indeed rich in many of the nutrients that our bodies need to thrive, being vegan doesn’t necessarily equate to being healthy, and there are certain vitamins that can be more difficult to attain in large enough quantities. There are deficiencies that can form as a result of any diet — vegan or not, and so everyone should keep an eye on what vitamins and minerals they are obtaining. Whether you’ve always kept a check on your own levels, or have never really given them much thought, either through your diet or supplementing, we’ve put together a guide to help you out.