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  1. B-12 has nothing to do with animals--it's derived rather from algal/bacterial sources.
  2. From "Simply Nutrition": "There is research to show that edible forms of green and purple algae do actually contain bioavailable B12 or true vitamin B12. The research from Japan found purple laver (an algae) contained 5 types of biologically active vitamin B12 compounds (cyano-, hydroxo-, sulfito-, adenosyl- and methylcobalamin), as well as the B12 coezymes (adenosyl- and methylcobalamin). Cyanocobalamin is the active form of B12 that is often used in B12 supplements. This same research (published in the British Journal of Nutrition in 2001) showed that algal vitamin B12 is indeed a bioavailable source for mammals, and was sufficient to lift B12 status in B12-deficient rats."
  3. Well, I trust the researchers publishing in the Journal of Nutrition. There are several other scientific studies that refute the position of the Vegan Society, like this one appearing in the Journal of Nutritional Science, dated Oct, 2002: "Substantial amounts of vitamin B12 were found in some edible algae (green and purple lavers) and algal health food (chlorella and spirulina tablets) using the Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. lactis ATCC7830 microbiological assay method. Corrinoid-compounds were purified and characterized from these algae to clarify the chemical properties and bioavailability of the algal vitamin B12. True vitamin B12 is the predominate cobamide of green and purple lavers and chlorella tablets. Feeding the purple laver to vitamin B12-deficient rats significantly improved the vitamin B12 status. The results suggest that algal vitamin B12 is a bioavailable source for mammals."
  4. No, that's not right. This myth is being perpetuated by those trying to create a disinformation campaign against viable sources of vegetarian based bioavailable B-12. From the Kushi Institute in The Netherlands: Seaweeds and Vitamin B-12 - In a study of the vitamin B-12 status of long-time vegans, Finnish nutritionists reported that vegans who ate nori and/or chlorella seaweeds had B-12 concentrations in their blood twice as high as those not eating seaweeds. "We conclude that some seaweeds consumed in large amounts can supply adequate amounts of bioavailable vitamin B-12," the researchers stated. Source: A. L. Rauma et al., "Vitamin B-12 Status of Long-Term Adherents of a Strict Uncooked Vegan Diet," Journal of Nutrition 125(10)2511-5, 1995.
  5. Yaeyama Chlorella in the 1kg. container which I usually purchase from luckyvitamin.com or iherb.com for around $45 + shipping. This is the best value I've come across. To be honest, since Chlorella has eliminated 90 percent of my allergies, I'd be willing to pay three times the price!
  6. Best pricing for hempnuts I've come across so far (click on the hempnut link): http://galaxyglobaleatery.com/index1.html This site is slow to load but is a lot of fun to explore. One day I hope to dine at their restaurant. I usually purchase the 5 lb. container for $25.00
  7. I think that what Robert is alluding to is that the star Vega's white color and apparent brightness made it a basic standard against which the apparent magnitudes of other stars are compared. (Its magnitude value is "0").
  8. I'm more optimistic. I'm not willing to state that will see something along the lines of a U.S. Govt. backed "Hemp for Victory!" campaign like what occurred in the 1940s or a referendum passed where it's illegal for farmers in the U.S. to NOT grow hemp (late 1700s), but in time this nation will join the ranks of all other industrialized countries that cultivate hemp. The rationale for disallowing the farming of hemp has much more to do with maintaining the status quo where industry is concerned. William Randolph Hearst and other venture capitalists with ties to pulp mill and oil industries were the ones responsible for making hemp illegal in 1938, after all.
  9. The pendulum is once again swinging in the other direction: http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/464/north_dakota_first_state_legalize_hemp_production_licenses_available_in_january Hemp will be the new soy in a matter of years, there's no doubt about that in my mind. And predictably, of course the disinformation/disparagement campaign will follow suit, this time not over phyto-estrogens and phytates but over the "narcotic" connection. Prices for hemp will fall though as it slowly gains public acceptance (5000 years of usage notwithstanding) and we will be treated to a marvelous array of new products as hemp production spreads to other states. Oh, and about that time we should be seeing a remake of "Reefer Madness" as well, lest anyone get any ideas about hemp paper, plastics, car parts, etc. like that Henry Ford nut.
  10. So true. That's why I think it neat that my 6 year old son has already sampled and is savvy on almond butter, cashew butter, hemp butter and sesame butter. As soft as the shelled hemp nuts are, I would suspect that one could easily make their own with a food processer, perhaps adding a bit of hemp oil or grape seed oil if initially "pasty" in texture. I might just try this sometime. I know that with the hemp nuts I purchase, the milk I make is pure white--whiter than soy. I don't think it would look as "green" as the commercial product I've bought in the past.
  11. Nothing else in nature cleanses and detoxifies the body as well as chlorophyll. The unique properties of the chlorophyll molecule (virtually identical to the hemoglobin molecule) allows for strong binding and chelation of heavy metals, pesticides and other toxins and removes them from the body. This is an ongoing process of course as one is never actually fully de-toxified--we're bombarded daily with environmental toxins. Since nothing in nature contains a higher level of chlorophyll than chlorella, that's what I'd recommend. It would also be useful to incorporate psyllium and Cascara Sagrada bark. I take a well rounded teaspoon of chlorella powder daily mixed in orange juice.
  12. I wonder how much 15lbs of quinoa goes for? All the protein you need with B-vitamins, calcium, fiber, iron and assorted phyto-nutrients to boot.
  13. This is really not at all conclusive. I can find several sources, e.g this excerpt here which states otherwise: Seaweeds and Vitamin B-12 - In a study of the vitamin B-12 status of long-time vegans, Finnish nutritionists reported that vegans who ate nori and/or chlorella seaweeds had B-12 concentrations in their blood twice as high as those not eating seaweeds. "We conclude that some seaweeds consumed in large amounts can supply adequate amounts of bioavailable vitamin B-12," the researchers stated. Source: A. L. Rauma et al., "Vitamin B-12 Status of Long-Term Adherents of a Strict Uncooked Vegan Diet," Journal of Nutrition 125(10)2511-5, 1995.
  14. So true. My Mother, at age 72 is currently recovering from colorectal cancer. As a vegan (70-80% raw food diet), she and I both never thought to ensure that she receive regular colon screenings. Don't ever for a moment believe that your diet will completely immunize you against all ills. Statistically speaking, yes, one stands a better chance of warding off cancers, coronary heart disease, etc. with a whole foods vegan diet, but there are always exceptions based on environmental factors and genetic predispositions. My mom's doctor said he has treated many patients in Northern California (strong veg movement there) that have been diagnosed with colon cancer in spite of their vegetarian diet. The one thing the doctors who treated her held in her favor was her otherwise incredibly strong and sound constitution, ostensibly owing to her healthy lifestyle. One doctor in particular informed me that he has treated younger people with less severe cancer who either didn't make it or were noticeably debilitated at the post-operative stage. The recovery for my mom is very slow but I know she will eventually heal and even take up yoga again. This has been a real shock and a wake-up call to me now that I'm 47 and of age where one should be thinking about colonoscopy testing.
  15. Since chlorella is the chlorophyll champ in the plant kingdom, that's what I take each day. The best value I've come across is the 1 Kg Yaeyama Chlorella.
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