Hey Everyone,
Long time reader, first time poster. I have been a Vegetarian for about 3.5 years and a Vegan for a little over a year.
It is my firmly held belief that it is possible to get all essential nutrients from a Vegan diet without synthetic supplements. I know some here may disagree, but deep down, I truly believe it is possible. So basically, a large part of my life is devoted to researching foods/herbs/plants that make this a reality.
Well, after over a year of ongoing researc, I stumbled upon something incredible:
I found a plant that contains more B12 than any other food on the planet -- and its Vegan!!
Despite literally months of digging through posts and archives on Vegan message boards, I have never heard anyone mention it.
What is it you ask?
Hydrilla Verticillata
I know, I had never heard of it either, but low and behold, it is LOADED with B12! According to the nutritional chart on the site I found it on, it contains 425mcg of B12 in one Tablespoon. Wow.
You can see the chart and read all the background info on the plant here: Hydrilla Verticillata (The Healers Store)
I did some more research on various other sites and it seems to be true, it really is loaded with B12. There's not a ton of information out there on it yet, which is probably why it really hasn't surfaced in the Vegan community.
I can already hear people claiming its an analog and not true B12. Maybe... I have no way to know as I haven't had it tested, but I can say this.
I bought a jar and have been taking it for about a month and I feel great. When I first started taking it, I definitely noticed a lift in mood and energy and overall I feel more centered and more like myself. It's got a pretty awesome nutritional profile overall.
My verdict? Potential game changer for the Vegan community. Someone needs to get this tested to see if its an analog, but pending that I say its definitely worth a try, especially if you're like me and your committed to getting all your nutrients from food and not synthetic vitamins!!
Big J
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