The vegan nutrient library
Short, sourced guides to the nutrients that matter most on a plant-based diet, and how to read a supplement label without a chemistry degree.
Vitamin D3
Vitamin D3 from lichen: the vegan answer to lanolin
Most vitamin D3 is made from sheep's wool grease. Here is how lichen produces the same cholecalciferol, and why it matters for plant-based diets.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12: the one nutrient every vegan should plan for
B12 is made by bacteria, not plants. A plain-language guide to forms, doses and why methylcobalamin is popular.
Omega-3 (DHA + EPA)
Algae omega-3: go straight to the source
Fish get their DHA and EPA from algae. Algal oil gives you the same long-chain omega-3s without the fish.
Iron
Iron on a plant-based diet
Plant iron is less readily absorbed than iron from meat. How vitamin C, timing and gentle forms help.
Magnesium
Magnesium glycinate, citrate, oxide: which form is which?
Not all magnesium is equal. A short guide to the most common forms and what they are used for.
Creatine
Creatine for plant-based athletes
Creatine is naturally found in meat, so vegans tend to have lower stores. What the research says about supplementing.
Probiotics
Probiotics, prebiotics and enzymes: a gut health primer
What CFU means, why strains matter, and how probiotics, fiber and enzymes fit together.
Melatonin
Melatonin and kids: a parent's guide
Sleep routines come first. When a pediatrician says a little melatonin is okay, keep the dose low.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha and adaptogens
An introduction to adaptogenic herbs and how they are used to support a healthy stress response.
Pectin
Why our gummies use pectin, not gelatin
Gelatin is made from animal skin and bones. Pectin comes from fruit. Here is the difference in your gummy.
Clean label
Titanium dioxide and other things we leave out
A short list of additives you will not find in BioVegan products, and why.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar, minus the sour sip
Why ACV gummies became popular, what to look for on the label, and how to take them.