Are B12 supplements vegetarian? Uncovering the bacterial origins of this essential nutrient
                                
                                
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                                Over 20% of the world's population follows some form of a vegetarian or flexitarian diet, highlighting the growing importance of plant-based nutrition. For those on a vegetarian or vegan diet, a common and critical question is: **Are B12 supplements vegetarian**? The answer, for the vast majority of supplements, is yes, because the vitamin is not derived from animal products.