I think it’s extremely important to supplement, especially on a vegan/vegetarian diet. You should consider supplementing with vitamin B-12, vitamin D and EPA/DHA for long-term health. Always speak with your doctor before taking any vitamins or supplements. Many vegans revert to consuming animal products due to health problems because they lack the knowledge on basic nutrition and supplementation. This is your health and you should take it serious!

I’ve listed the vitamins and supplements I’m currently taking.

mykind Organics Women’s Once Daily Whole Food Multivitamin:

There are many micronutrients that are essential for your health. These nutrients are needed for reproduction, maintenance, growth and the regulation of bodily processes. Multivitamins may offer many of these micronutrients. Nutritional values vary between brands.

MegaFood Vegan B12:

Vitamin B12 is essential for the formation of red blood cells (RBC); which helps prevent anemia, cell metabolism, nerve function and the production of DNA. Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in creating and processing serotonin, the feel good chemical in your brain! Studies have shown improved mood and symptoms of depression in people who are B12 deficient after supplementing with vitamin B12.

iwi Life Made From Algae Omega-3 EPA + DHA:

EPA & DHA are dietary fats with an array of health benefits. EPA & DHA are essential for proper fetal development, healthy aging and reduce inflammation. DHA is vital for brain function and is an important structural component of your skin and retinas.

Jarrow Formulas Artichoke Extract:

Artichoke extract may improve digestion, cardiovascular function and liver function; it may also help lower blood sugar levels. I had my gallbladder removed back in high school and taking artichoke extract daily helps with my indigestion and bloating.

NutraKey Muscle Performance Creatine Monohydrate:

Creatine is an amino acid located in your body’s muscles and brain. Creatine is found in seafood, red meat and our body produces miniscule levels daily. There are numerous health benefits ranging from increased strength, muscle mass and performance to cognition and brain health. Supplementing with creatine increases phosphocreatine stores allowing you to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP) to fuel your muscles during exercise. Phosphocreatine helps form ATP, the key molecule your cells use for energy. ATP is broken down during exercise to produce energy. Creatine can boost the formation of proteins that create new muscle fiber and may increase the water content of your muscles, process called cell volumization, increasing muscle size. Creatine plays an important role in brain health and function, your brain requires a significant amount of ATP when performing difficult tasks. Supplementing with creatine can increase phosphocreatine stores in the brain to help produce ATP. Creatine can aid brain function by increasing dopamine levels, improve memory and protect against neurological diseases. Although creatine is mostly found in animal products, most creatine supplements are synthesized from sarcosine and cyanamide which does not contain animal products, making it vegan/vegetarian friendly. I would recommend getting creatine in the powdered form and reading the nutrition label. Most tablets are made with gelatin a substance made from animal collagen.

Always speak with your doctor before taking any vitamin or supplement!