7 Nutrients Vegans May Be Missing From Their Diets

Why it's important: Essential for maintaining a healthy nervous system and healthy blood cells

Signs of a deficiency: Weakness, fatigue, pale skin, sore tongue, easy bruising or bleeding, diarrhea, constipation

Recommended daily intake (RDI): 2.4 mcg

Vegan sources:

• 1.5 tablespoons nutritional yeast: 3.1 mcg (sprinkle some on popcorn)
• 1 cup unsweetened soy milk: 1.2 mcg
• 1 cup Cheerios: 0.6 mcg