supplements

daisygirl

I’ve seen so much info on supplements -are they necessary to take? My meals consist mostly of fruit, salads, nori wraps, seeds and nuts, with olive and flax seed oil in my dressings and dips. If I’m eating 80-90% raw most days, should I worry about adding more in the form of a supplement?

daisygirl

From what I understand about B-12, and problems I had with it years ago- doesn’t the body recycle it? Is there anything I can eat to help it- or does it require supplementation? I’m so glad you guys are here to help with all of this :)

System

Your liver stocks the B12 for up to 5 years, but the stock slowly depletes as time goes by. That’s why, as my doctor explained to me, you can go for a certain period of time without B12, but after a while you need to replenish your stocks otherwise you become tired, irritable and less healthy.

Many people who take pills do not react well to it (it gives stomach aches). You can talk to your doctor about getting a B12 injection, which is done a certain number of times depending on your liver stocks. A blood test will determine this. An injection is way easier on the body, as it’s shot directly into the muscle therefore absorbed right away in the bloodstream.