[header] How to be a healthy vegan [title] Get your vitamin b12. [step] B12 promotes healthy functioning of the brain and nervous system, and is an essential vitamin for any healthy person. The recommended daily intake for adults is 2.4 micrograms.
However, b12 only naturally occurs in animal foods. Since b12 is not found in plant-based foods, vegans need to find ways to supplement their diet with foods that have been fortified with b12.