Comments on: Raising Vegan Children, Part II – Why I Supplement The Way I Do

By: Dan 9:3 and 10:2-3 and 12-13

Dan 9:3 and 10:2-3 and 12-13 — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:22:00 +0000

“zinc can be a bit tricky to obtain on a vegan diet” What? Really?! I’m a random non-vegan, but I’ve read plenty of stuff saying how nuts & seeds have zinc. I’d assume also, non-typical (TO the stereotypical, old Western diet) grains/seeds, like quinoa, amaranth, or such. Assume, being the operative word here!
Do any of these things have nearly _enough_ zinc to meet needs? Is _that_ it? And what about kelp (/algae/other seafood greens) ?

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 17 Aug 2018 18:33:00 +0000

Hello,

Thank you for your blog. Not sure this message will reach you but I have a question. I will make is short. My1 year old ( turning one tomorrow :) ) needs a multi vitamin but I am having trouble finding a vegan liquid muti that says its ok for babies. Do you remember which one you gave your son at this age. You posted links for all the other vitamins but a mutli :).

Thank you for your help.
:) Just started following you on FB.

By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:18:00 +0000

There is no risk of over-supplementing with B12. Excess is just passed with the urine. Nobody makes a 10mcg dose, and if you look at adult doses it’s often thousands of times higher than what you actually need in a day. It’s fine to take 100s or even of 1000s of times more than you need. It just passes through.

By: Marina

Marina — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 09:24:00 +0000

500 mcg is huge dose. My son is 13 months old and nutritionist recommended no more than 10 mcg a day. I can’t find any B12 with this dosage. Any suggestions? Thank you.

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By: Sayward Rebhal

Sayward Rebhal — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:45:00 +0000

I just spray directly in the mouth — he likes the flavor. But you could also spray on food or in a drink. That would work fine too!

By: skipper mcwithey

skipper mcwithey — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 01:28:00 +0000

With the B12 you recommend, would you just spray that into your childs mouth or add it to food? I have twin one year olds and we are diving into the vitamin world now.

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By: Ashley

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