Vitamins + Minerals for Vegetarians & Vegans
A balanced diet matters especially for vegetarians and vegans, who need to make sure their meals provide the body with adequate vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Avoiding animal foods can sometimes leave certain nutrient gaps, and some nutrients are also less bioavailable from plant sources than animal sources.
This tablet combines calcium and iron, the trace elements zinc and iodine, and vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12 and D u2014 tuned to the specific needs of a vegetarian or vegan diet.
- B-vitamins B1, B2 and B6 occur in both animal and plant foods, supporting normal energy metabolism and nervous system function.
- Vitamin B12 is often lacking in vegetarian and vegan diets since it occurs in meaningful amounts almost exclusively in animal products. It plays a role in cell division, red blood cell formation, and nervous system function.
- Calcium and vitamin D are needed for bone maintenance and support normal muscle function u2014 relevant since avoiding dairy can create calcium gaps in an unbalanced vegan diet.
- Iron and zinc are less bioavailable from plant foods than animal foods, since phytates (naturally occurring in grains, legumes and nuts) inhibit their absorption. Iron plays a role in normal red blood cell formation and oxygen transport; zinc supports normal immune function.
- Iodine can also be a gap for vegetarians and vegans; it contributes to normal thyroid hormone production and thyroid function.
Directions: Take 1 tablet daily with some liquid, without chewing.
Composition (per tablet / %NRV):
| Nutrient | Per tablet | %NRV* |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B1 | 2.2 mg | 200% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.8 mg | 200% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.4 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5 mcg | 200% |
| Vitamin D | 5 mcg | 100% |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 50% |
| Zinc | 5 mg | 50% |
| Iron | 10 mg | 71% |
| Iodine | 100 mcg | 67% |
*Nutrient Reference Values per EU Regulation 1169/2011.
Ingredients: Calcium carbonate, bulking agent microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin, coating agent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron fumarate, release agent silicon dioxide, release agent talc, bulking agent cross-linked carboxymethylcellulose, release agent magnesium salts of fatty acids, release agent food-grade fatty acids, zinc oxide, color (iron oxides and hydroxides), vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, potassium iodide, vitamin D, vitamin B12.
Note: Not suitable for children under 12. Do not take with iron storage disease or iron metabolism disorders. If taking 3.5mg or more zinc daily, avoid additional zinc supplements.
Halal/dietary note: No gelatin or animal-derived ingredients identified u2014 vegan-labeled, gluten-free, lactose-free. The vitamin B12 in this formula is confirmed vegan (fermentation-derived), unlike naturally-sourced B12 which normally comes from animal products u2014 worth highlighting to customers specifically seeking vegan-suitable B12.
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