Is creatine vegan? Yes, but check the capsule
Yes, creatine is vegan when synthesized from cyanamide and sarcosine. Gelatin capsules and gummies are the catch, so check the shell and every additive.
Supplements
Most vegans need one supplement, B12, and the internet will happily sell you nine. This section tries to keep the number closer to one. I start with what a vegan diet can actually run short of (B12 first, then the usual suspects: omega-3, vitamin D, iron and zinc), then check whether the product itself is vegan. That second part catches people out. Vitamin D3 often comes from sheep’s wool, omega-3 from fish, and a perfectly vegan powder can arrive in a gelatin capsule.
I go by the label, the brand’s sourcing statement and certifications. I’m not a doctor, so questions about dosing for your own body belong with yours. What I can do is tell you which bottle doesn’t contain a fish.
Start here: Why vegans need B12 · Cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin? · Algae omega-3 · Is creatine vegan? · Vegan probiotics
Do vegans need an algae omega-3 supplement?
EFSA's adequate intake is 250 mg of EPA plus DHA a day; the 2 to 4 g doses are for specific claims. Our line is an algae oil, read against that 250 mg figure.
Cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin? Settle the B12 dose first
Settle B12 dose before form: the Vegan Society gives 10 mcg daily or 2,000 mcg weekly, and nothing we read compares cyanocobalamin with methylcobalamin.
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Veganism Without Supplements: Fact or Fiction?
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A Guide to Vegan Protein Powder Expiration
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Can Collagen Be Vegan, or is There a Vegan Alternative to Collagen?
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Do Vegans Get Enough Zinc? Top 7 Plant Sources of Zinc
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The Vegan Diet and Vitamin B12: What You Need to Know
Discover why vitamin B12 supplements are crucial for vegans. Learn about the importance of this essential nutrient in a plant-based diet for optimal health.
Vegans and Iron? No, We Don’t Lick Pans!
Iron matters for everyone, but it’s honestly a little trickier if you’re vegan. If you’ve swapped animal products for plants, you might wonder if you’re actually getting enough of this key nutrient. Don’t stress! You can get all the iron you…
