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Beach Runner wrote:
> All responsible vegans have their B12levels monitored.


Ipse dixit. They OUGHT to, but ought doesn't imply that they DO.

> And still the problem is very rare.


Much less rare among vegans than among the general population.

By lowering homocysteine levels, B12 also reduces the risk of
heart disease, stroke, and other diseases. Vegans and
near-vegans who do not supplement with vitamin B12 have
consistently shown elevated homocysteine levels....

The overwhelming consensus in the mainstream nutrition
community, as well as among vegan health professionals, is that
plant foods do not provide vitamin B12. Despite this, some vegan
advocates still believe that "plant foods provide all the
nutrients necessary for optimal health" and, therefore, do not
address vitamin B12 when promoting the vegan diet. Other vegan
advocates acknowledge the need for B12, but only as an
afterthought.

The result is that many vegans do not eat B12 fortified foods or
supplements. Many have developed overt B12 deficiency. In some
cases, the symptoms have cleared up after taking B12
supplements, but not everyone has been so lucky.
http://www.veganhealth.org/b12/intro

Stop pushing your quackery on others, Boob.