The big question. Ok, it wasn't so big until someone mentioned to me that as a vegetarian I really should consider taking these things. Well the idea had crossed my mind but I've never looked into it because I'm a bit of a hypochondriac. I hate taking pills of any kind so I wasn't about to swallow random bits "earth products" mashed into capsules from far-away hippie land. Oh, and it turns out that if you eat the right things as a vegetarian you don't need to take supplements. If I find one day I'm running a bit low on iron or zinc (there's an app for that) I could eat some eggs (which I LOVE), whole grain cereals, green leafys, orange juice, or fresh fruits or vegetables- all available at your local Lenior. And if I'm running low on calcium- duh, drink more milk (which I do drink for every meal).
So, supplements aren't necessary but are kind-of like a back up for vegetarians. Pissahhh... back-ups? No thanks, I work alone. And I'd rather eat right and stay away from the unknown pills coming fresh off the hippie farms.*
* Disclaimer: supplements are NOT all from "hippie farms" and are proven safe. Many non-hypochondriac vegetarians and carnivores alike take them.
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