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pepharytheworm on 29 October 2015
FIT_Gamer said:
pepharytheworm said:

There is only one nutrient that is needed that cannot be obtained from plant-matter. So what alternative products do vegans "need" and not just want? Vitamin b12 is it and can be obtained in many ways, none of which are unecological.

Incorrect. I use Moringa leaf for B12. 


 I would love that to be true but from my research on the drumstick tree I could not find B12 (plenty of other B vitamins though) listed in the nutritional content of the plant itself, only some sites claim it contains it and only one saying which type, cyanocobalamin instead of methylcobalamin or the other natural occuring forms of b12. Cyanocobalamin is semi-artifical and does not occur naturally, which means it's an additive to moringa leaf products. If you know of a reputable site with more info on moringa leaves' b12 content I would be happy to further read up on it.

http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2974?fgcd=&manu=&lfacet=&format=&count=&max=35&offset=&sort=&qlookup=drumstick

 

Here is some good info on B12 in plant foods.

http://www.veganhealth.org/b12/plant