I am really worried about not receiving enough vitamin b-12 in my diet. Just wondering what other raw foodists out there do to ensure they are getting this nutrient in their diets. Most of the research I have done on b-12 has said that plant sources are unreliable ways to get b-12, and that herbivores receive b-12 from the bacteria in dirt. Also, I believe that supplements should not be taken as a well balanced diet should incorporate all essential nutrients in it. I saw a video where David Wolf said he eats ants…and Gabriel Cousins has also indicated that the dirt on produce provides b-12. Just looking for some advice…
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Hey, carrothead. Cool name. If you check out Conscious Eating, by Gabriel Cousens, he did say that most of the vegans he tested were actually on the low side for B-12, meaning they weren’t getting optimal B-12 from their current diet. How could you know, though? The best test for B-12 status is MMA, methymalonic acid. If you check out the current issue of Living Nutrition, the classified ads (I think this is David Klein’s thing) have a kit you can send in yourself for likr $139. Then you could know where you stand personally. If it is low, or if you are in doubt, I always am in support of a B-12 supplement. However, the blue-green algaes like AFA are a source of B-12. Some nutritional yeast is a good source of B-12 (check the particular brand). There are funny stories about Victoria Boutenko about how she never washes any any any of the produce that she eats because she wants to get her B-12 through dirt/soil, etc. I personally won’t be munching any raw cacao nib/goji berry/ant trail mix any time soon. :)
I,ve heard the source of B12 is the bacteria in our intestines.
earthmother213 (or anyone)—where can I get b12 injections. Also interested in finding out what brand of liquid b12 supplement you’re using with you’re family.
Thanks!
Thanks earth mother. My acupuncturist friend referred me to a naturopath & I’ll be seeing her next week. I’m not sure about giving myself shots, but perhaps I could learn. Thanks SO much for all the info! Anyone know what other effects I might feel from taking b12?