Can you buy vitamin B12 without a prescription?

Kann man Vitamin B12 ohne Rezept kaufen?

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1. can you buy vitamin B12 without a prescription?

Many people wonder if you can buy vitamin B12 without a prescription. Medicines such as vitamins, minerals and trace elements do not require a prescription. Dietary supplements are available over the counter. However, you should always follow the recommended daily amount and always discuss taking them with certain medications with a doctor.

2. vitamin B12 for vegans

Vitamin B12 is produced by microorganisms. For the most part, the vitamin is only found in animal foods. In small amounts, vitamin B12 is found in plant products such as algae and tuberous vegetables. Medical professionals advise vegans to supplement vitamin B12 in the form of dietary supplements, as they are at increased risk for insufficiency. By avoiding meat, fish and dairy products on a daily basis, vegans can barely meet their daily requirement of vitamin B12.

How can I meet my vitamin B12 requirements through food?

Most vitamin B12 is only found in animal foods. Eggs, milk, meat, fish and seafood are particularly high in vitamin B12.

The foods with the highest vitamin B12 content are as follows:

Vitamin B12 content per 100 grams:

  • Liver: approx. 30 - 60 mg
  • Oysters: approx. 15 mg
  • Tuna: approx. 4 mg
  • Emmental cheese: approx. 3mg
  • Hen's egg: approx. 2mg

4. vitamin B12 in the form of food supplements

If you want to increase a vitamin B12 level that is too low with a food supplement, you should definitely pay attention to the form of the active ingredient and its origin. Vitamin B12 capsules are particularly suitable for increasing the vitamin B12 level. They are very well tolerated and are utilized by the body to a high degree. The preparation should also not contain any chemical additives such as microcrystalline cellulose. If you buy a preparation from Germany, you can be sure that the product has also been produced safely and is of high quality.

Vitamin B12 Kapseln von Vitamineule

Our recommendation:
Vitamineule® Vitamin B12 Capsules

In our online shop you will find our vitamin B12 capsules from Vitamineule®, which are completely free of artificial additives. Vitamineule® Vitamin B12 Capsules contain 500 µg vegetable methylcobalamin per capsule. Each can contains 90 capsules. In addition to fast & free shipping, we offer a voluntary six-month return guarantee on all products.

5. conclusion: Can you buy vitamin B12 without a prescription?

You can buy vitamin B12 without a prescription. Dietary supplements are freely available in Germany and do not require a prescription. However, you should always pay attention to a consistent quality and do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

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