For those of you who have chosen a diet without animal products, you are probably already aware of the potential risk of Vitamin B-12 deficiency, a very important vitamin that is generally found in fish, meat, chicken, eggs and dairy products. This does not mean that all non-vegetarians have sufficient levels of B-12, as there can also be problems with absorption, which I’ll explain later. However, it is much less likely for a non-vegetarian to become deficient then a vegetarian or vegan,...
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