People say it is necessary for vegans/vegetarians to take vitamin b12 and omega fish oil pills...but omega fish oil isn't vegan? Or is it?
2007-03-10 10:21:58 · 9 answers · asked by her 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
Omega 3 is what i mean
2007-03-10 11:22:07 · update #1
If vegetarians and vegans take Omega supplements, they would take flax-oil supplements, not fish. Neither vegetarians or vegans would imbibe something made from the flesh of fish.
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2007-03-10 10:30:44 · answer #1 · answered by Squirtle 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I have been a vegan for 26 years and I can tell you vegan's absolutely do not take omega fish oil pills or any product that contains animal ingredients to include all fish.. Yes to b12 ..b12 is found in dirt and before we became so homogenized ..so sanitary ....people got enough(since you need such a small amount and it stays in your system a long time) just eating vegetables they rinsed with water out of the garden or from a farm ...
2007-03-10 10:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by connie b 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are two types of EFAs, omega-3 and omega-6. You need both. Some nutritionists consider it important to get them in a certain proportion. Flaxseed oil is great for omega 3's, but not as good for omega 6's. If you're worried, try having some borage seed oil. (It's interesting to note that most studies done on EFAs are done with fish oil. Many of the ones that have compared fish oil vs. non-fish oil have found the plant sources to be better!)
2016-03-28 23:23:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, vegans don't eat or use any animal products. It is necessary to get a good supply of B12 and Omega-3s. The following links list animal-friendly sources.
2007-03-10 11:19:11 · answer #4 · answered by lovely 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't take any vitamins and/or suppliments and I am a vegetarian who excludes meat, poultry, fish, broth, and all other animal product from my diet, execpt eggs and milk that is backed into my bread and thats only if backed in. Without taking vitamins and suppliments I am healthy and have taken blood tests to prove it (due to my parents complaints about how unhealthy vegetarianism is).
2007-03-10 10:54:43 · answer #5 · answered by don't ask 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To get your Omega 3's sprinkle ground flaxseed on oatmeal or in smoothies. You can get B12 from nutritional yeast. No supplements needed!
2007-03-10 11:53:35 · answer #6 · answered by Sheena in Cali 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
LOL! Love this question.
Doug, if a Vegan uses it they are going against everything they peach.
2007-03-10 10:26:01 · answer #7 · answered by Im Listening 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I worked with a doctor once that was a vagan and he did not believe in any vitamins.
2007-03-10 10:32:19 · answer #8 · answered by chastity 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i know little bout vegetarians, but i would think if it was a animal bi product, that vegans would use it .
2007-03-10 10:26:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋