- Iron (as Iron Bisglycinate Chelate) - 9mg:
Iron is an essential mineral needed for healthy red blood cells and oxygen transport, especially important for women of reproductive age due to their elevated needs.
- Folate (A Liposomal (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) - 600mcg:
Folate is a vital B-vitamin necessary for DNA synthesis and cell function, commonly found in diets abundant with leafy greens or fortified foods.
- Boron (as food-based, Calcium Fructoborate) - 1mg:
Boron is a trace mineral that supports bone health and metabolism, typically found in fruits, vegetables, and nuts, but not always consumed in adequate amounts.
- Choline (as Phosphatidylcholine) - 110mg:
Choline is a crucial nutrient for brain and liver health, predominantly found in animal products, making it harder to obtain from a vegan diet.
- Copper (as Copper Chelate) - 0.7mg:
Copper is an essential trace mineral important for various bodily functions, often less abundant in diets low in organ meats and shellfish.
A B-vitamin compound supporting cellular health and signaling, commonly found in fruits, beans, grains, and nuts, but often under-consumed.
K2 isn't available in plant-based foods except for natto, a Japanese fermented soy product (and it's not in tempeh), so those eating Western diets need to supplement in order to get it.
We love nature and spending time outdoors. But we also wear clothing, and most of us work inside during daylight hours. That means our natural ability to soak up the sun's rays is limited, and as a result, many of us — regardless of dietary pattern — might be deficient in Vitamin D.
- DHA/EPA Omega-3s - 450 mg:
Vegan food sources of Omega-3s like flax and chia seeds don’t provide two essential types — namely DHA and EPA. Seeds provide ALA Omega-3s, and are an amazing addition to your plate, but most people do not convert ALA into DHA and EPA.
Worldwide, iodine deficiency affects two billion people and is the leading preventable cause of intellectual and developmental disabilities. In plant foods, iodine is found inconsistently and depends on the iodine content of the soil. It’s possible to get enough iodine if you regularly eat seaweed (multiple times a week), or use iodized salt, but this is one essential nutrient that shouldn’t be overlooked whether you’re vegan or not.
Soil depletion is a major cause of Magnesium deficiency in the overall population, and affects vegans as well as non-vegans.
Our depleted soil may mean that plant foods, in general, do not contain enough Selenium (and that’s even true for some Brazil nuts).
Legumes and seeds are the best natural sources on a plant-based diets, but vegans who avoid those food groups, as well as those who are worried about its bioavailability can benefit from the addition of Zinc with Complement Essential.
Soil bacteria produce Vitamin B12 — which is essential for humans in order to protect neutral health and reduce inflammation. But modern agriculture and other human behaviors decimate these bacterial colonies that produce B12.
