Points to ponder: 1  Palm oil has been used safely for over 5000 years. 2  Palm oil has is consumed all over the world. 3  Palm oil is an excellent dietary energy source.  Palm oil does not require hydrogenation to extend its shelf 1  life. Palm oil is rich in carotenoids.  Palm oil is a good source for 1  vitamin E. Palm oils fatty acids are well balanced.
In this case, seasonal vitamin D supplementation would be beneficial. The most common vitamin and mineral deficiencies, especially for vegetarians and vegans, are in iron, calcium, vitamin D and B12. Vegan sources of calcium include leafy green vegetables (like spinach and kale), almonds and sesame seeds. Many milk and yogurt alternatives are also calcium-fortified.
Although you get vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat every day, some foods have more vitamins and minerals than others. Vitamins fall into two categories: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat-soluble vitamins â A, D, E, and K â dissolve in fat and can be stored in your body. The water-soluble vitamins â C and the B-complex vitamins (such as vitamins B6, B12, niacin, riboflavin, and folate) â need to dissolve in water before your body can absorb them. Because of this, your body can't store these vitamins.