Frequently Asked Questions
What are vegan supplements?
Vegan supplements are vitamins, minerals and botanicals made entirely without animal-derived ingredients - covering not just the nutrient itself but the capsule or tablet too. Our vegan range spans everyday essentials like B12, iron and vitamin C through to specialist options like plant-source glucosamine and flaxseed omega-3, all clearly labelled so you can shop with confidence.
Which supplements do vegans need most?
Six nutrients deserve particular attention on a plant-based diet, simply because they're harder to obtain from plants: calcium, vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron, iodine and omega-3. B12 is the most important of all, as it's found almost exclusively in animal foods. Our vegan range covers each - from sublingual B12 and iron citrate to Sea Kelp for iodine and flaxseed oil for omega-3.
What are vegan supplements good for?
They help fill the specific nutritional gaps a plant-based diet can leave, supporting energy (B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue), bones (calcium and vitamin D), healthy blood (iron), thyroid function (the iodine in our Sea Kelp provides 100% NRV) and heart health (flaxseed ALA contributes to the maintenance of normal cholesterol levels). Think of them as targeted support for a diet you've chosen for good reasons.
Can vegans get omega-3 without fish oil?
Yes - our Vegetarian Flaxseed Oil 1000mg is a very popular plant-based source of omega-3. Flaxseed is high in alpha linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid that the body can partly convert into EPA and DHA, and ALA itself has a beneficial effect on cholesterol levels. It's a premium vegan-friendly formulation and an easy daily habit.
Why is Vitamin B12 so important for vegans?
Because B12 is found almost exclusively in animal products, it's the one nutrient a vegan diet genuinely can't reliably provide - which is why health authorities advise vegans to supplement or use fortified foods. B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and normal psychological function. Our B12 Sublingual 1000mcg dissolves under the tongue for direct absorption.
Is glucosamine vegan?
Traditionally, no - most glucosamine is derived from shellfish. But ours is different: our Glucosamine Sulphate Max Strength uses sustainable, naturally sourced plant glucosamine, making it fully suitable for vegans and vegetarians. It delivers the maximum allowable level of base glucosamine in a convenient one-a-day tablet, so following a plant-based diet needn't mean going without joint support.
How do I know if a supplement is properly vegan?
Check beyond the headline ingredient - gelatine capsules, and some forms of vitamin D3 (often derived from lanolin), can catch people out. We do the checking for you: every vegan-friendly product in our range is clearly labelled, from cellulose capsules to plant-sourced actives, and you can filter our entire site by 'For Vegans' to see only suitable products.
Do vegans need iodine?
It's one of the most overlooked nutrients on a plant-based diet - iodine is found mainly in fish, dairy and eggs, so vegan intakes can run low. Iodine supports normal thyroid function and normal energy-yielding metabolism, and our Sea Kelp Extract provides 100% NRV of iodine per tablet from a natural marine plant source, making it an easy fix for a genuine gap.
Why shop for vegan supplements at Just Vitamins?
Our vegan range is built around the six nutrients plant-based diets genuinely need to watch with a clearly labelled option for each: sublingual B12 for direct absorption, iron in the stomach-friendly citrate form, Sea Kelp providing 100% NRV of iodine, vegan-friendly vitamin D, Osteo4 for calcium and bone nutrients, and flaxseed oil for plant-based omega-3. We even offer plant-source glucosamine, something most brands can't. Every vegan-friendly product is clearly labelled, and you can filter the entire site by "For Vegans" to shop with confidence.