Vegan vitamins and supplements

Are you looking to completely eliminate animal products from your diet? Nowadays, there are numerous vegetarian and vegan alternatives available that align with a plant-based lifestyle. We're here to help you on your journey!

Vegan Vitamin D

Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is typically derived from lanolin (wool fat), which is obtained from sheep's wool. This process does not require the killing of sheep, only shearing. For many vegetarians, this is an acceptable source. However, as a vegan, you may prefer a vitamin that does not involve any animal products. In that case, there are completely vegan Vitamin D2 and D3 supplements, with Vitamin D sourced from, for example, lichens or organically grown mushrooms.

Vegan Omega 3

Did you know that fish do not produce DHA and EPA (omega-3 fatty acids) themselves, but obtain these fatty acids by consuming algae? Instead of fish oil or krill oil, you can go directly to the plant-based omega-3 source: algae oil. Algae oil is also a sustainable source of Omega 3. The algae are cultivated in controlled conditions at the bottom of water tanks and are free from heavy metals such as mercury, plastics, and other contaminants.

Vegan Protein

Protein powders and supplements come in all shapes and sizes, including both animal and plant-based variants. Animal sources of protein are often derived from whey and casein (both found in milk). Examples of plant-based protein sources include soy, peas, beans, rice, and nuts.

Suggestion:
A protein shake can be a great addition to a plant-based diet. In addition to providing necessary proteins, a vegan shake also delivers several extra essential amino acids that can sometimes be more challenging to obtain from solely plant-based foods.

Why are some supplements not vegan?

Some supplements are made using beef or fish gelatin as a binding agent. However, nowadays, this binding agent is increasingly being replaced with a vegan alternative. The term 'vegicap' refers to a vegan capsule that does not use any animal products.