[190] in Vegetarian_Support_Group
this whole B-12 thing.
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (wendymas@acs.bu.edu)
Thu Oct 6 22:27:16 1994
Date: Thu, 6 Oct 1994 22:15:50 -0400
From: wendymas@acs.bu.edu
To: vsg@MIT.EDU
Do you read news groups? I've been flipping through rec.food.veg and there
seems to be a regular thread of discussion about B-12 requirements and
supplements and I thought I'd throw my $0.02 in.
First, read rec.food.veg and search for the B-12 threads.
Otherwise, this is what I can remember from what I read of a very detailed
article regarding B-12.
1. B-12 requirements, like all other vitamins and minerals, are highly
over estimated to make sure citizens get enough. And don't you know that
more = good? (hint o sarcasm here - it's late. I'm tired. I apologize in
advance).
2. You only need take B-12 supplement like once a month becuase your
physical need for B-12 is so miniscule but necessary nonetheless.
3. Sometimes B-12 can be found in the skins of vegetables (I'm not sure which
however) if they are not thoroughly scoured and peeled and sanitized before
eating. I remember something about B-12 being in the dirt or something and
a little dirt never hurt anyone....
Therefore, if what I read is true and I am remembering it correctly, the
daily intake of B-12 is unnecessary. However, a supplement of B-12 once
a month is necessary if you don't have dairy or meet. There's somthing
else but I can't remember.
Hope that helps. :)
wendy
