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Today's episode is to take or not to take supplements.

Before we begin, my name is Colleen Patrick-Gadro.

You can find me at joyfulvegan.com where you can find my books.

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Okay, at this point on your journey, I am certain

that you are empowered enough to understand that A, a plant-based diet based on whole

foods, is rich in the nutrients you need to thrive.

B, that the nutrients we need are plant-based, not animal-based.

C, that B12 is really the only vitamin that doesn't have a reliable food source.

And that's made by microbes, not plants or animals.

D, what am I on?

But we need to stop going through the middle animal to get to the nutrients that the animals

get because the animals eat plants.

E, this is the last one, that when it comes to the nutrients we need, it's as much about

absorbing them as it is about taking them in.

So it's not just about making sure you get the nutrients we need, it's about making

sure we absorb them, right?

So episode over, you're good?

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