The Best Vegan Vitamin Supplements 

Iron 
Used to make new DNA and red blood cells, we need iron to carry oxygen into the blood. Not getting enough iron in your diet can lead to anaemia, with fatigue being the most common symptom. 

The recommended daily amount of iron for men and post-menopausal women is 8mg. This increases to 18mg for adult women, and 27mg for pregnant women. 

There are two forms of iron: heme and non-heme. Heme is found solely in animal products, while non-heme can be found in plants. Vegan supplements containing iron are the ideal way to add this crucial nutrient into your diet – keeping energy levels up so you can take on the world. 

Vitamin D
Vitamin D is crucial to maintaining bone health and supporting muscle function. As a vegan, the amount of calcium in your diet is likely to significantly decrease. Therefore, it’s important that you complement your diet with vitamin D, especially during the winter months. 

Omega-3
It’s well known that the best source of omega-3 is oily fish. As a vegan, it can be tricky to receive enough of this crucial nutrient, essential to maintaining good overall heart health. 

As well as taking omega-3 supplements, those following a vegan diet should ensure to include a number of omega-3-rich foods into their meals on a daily basis. These include walnuts, soya and sunflower seeds. 

Calcium 
Crucial to the maintenance of healthy teeth and bones, calcium is commonly found in dairy products. For obvious reasons, this can make it difficult for vegans to receive enough of this crucial nutrient in their diet. Plant-based milk and yoghurts are often fortified with calcium, but, in order to receive the 700mg recommended daily intake, many vegans will often supplement their diet with calcium-rich vitamins. 

Vitamin B-12
Crucial to combating fatigue and supporting the normal functioning of the nervous system, vitamin B-12 is naturally found in meat, fish and dairy products. 

In order to ensure your body receives enough vitamin B-12 as a vegan, it’s recommended that individuals incorporate a B-12 supplement into their diet. 

How Much B-12 Supplement Should a Vegan Take? 

Low B-12 intake can cause anaemia and damage to the nervous system. To ensure your body receives the full benefit of a vegan diet this Veganuary, you should do the following:

Take a supplement daily that contains at least 10 micrograms of B-12
OR take a supplement weekly that contains at least 2000 micrograms of B-12.