Nutrients

On August 23, 2017, a long-term study was published online (Journal of Clinical Oncology) showing an association between an increased risk of lung cancer and long-term, high-dose use of vitamin B supplements in men. Due to the public discourse, we have taken a closer look at the study and would like to comment on it. […]

What do vegans eat for protein? Along with carbohydrates and fats, proteins are the third group of macronutrients in the diet. The building blocks of these complex molecules are called amino acids, nine of which are essential for a healthy adult and therefore must be obtained from food. Proteins from plants usually contain all the […]

Iodine is one of the potentially critical nutrients in a vegan diet. Therefore, this article will focus on its functions, how common a deficiency is in a vegan and omnivorous diets, and what you can do to get enough of it.

Gaps in the plant drink shelf! Have you been searching in vain for your favorite plant-based drink? If so, you probably prefer a calcium-fortified organic drink. Because they are only available under certain conditions and many had to leave the market. Read our article to find out why and what you can do about it.

Vitamin A is not generally known to be a potentially critical nutrient in vegan diets. However, it may be more difficult for some people to achieve an adequate status on a vegan diet than others. Find out in this article why this is the case, and how you can achieve an adequate status on a […]

Learn about the best vegan zinc sources and find out if you need a dietary supplement. Today, the trace element zinc is found more and more frequently as a dietary supplement on drugstore shelves, along with iron, calcium or magnesium. Due to its rather sparse presence in plant foods as well as its lower bioavailability, […]

Vegan diet and B12 – is it really that complicated? Probably the best known critical nutrient in a vegan diet is vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin. A micronutrient produced exclusively by microorganisms, but not by plants or animals, and that is vital for the human organism. Since some bacteria in the soil can synthesize […]

Vitamin B12 – a water-soluble vitamin that is the talk of the town, especially among vegans and in relation to deficiencies. Understandable, especially since an undersupply can lead to devastating, irreversible damage to the nervous system and blood formation. The importance of its presence or non-presence in a purely plant-based diet should definitely be emphasized; […]