Viva! Health unravels the most recent scientific research and makes it easy to understand. Here we update you on the latest findings…
Iron
Iron is an essential part of the oxygen-carrying molecules haemoglobin and myoglobin. Do vegans need to supplement and how much do we need?
Calcium
Calcium is a building block for bones and they contain 99 per cent of the total calcium in your body. It’s important for other bodily functions too. How much do we need?
Vitamin D
Vitamin D, known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is important for regulating levels of calcium in the body along with many other important functions. So, how much do we need?
Vitamin B12
Do vegans need to take a B12 supplement? Yes they do… find out more about this important vitamin and why it’s not just vegans that should consider taking a supplement.