Food Is The Foundation
No supplement replaces a varied diet, and nobody should read a supplement site as a reason to eat badly. Most of the vitamins in Gelagen occur in everyday foods. This guide walks through where, so that you can see what your plate already provides and make your own choice about the rest. It describes general sources only. The amounts in Gelagen itself are printed on the panel of the bottle.
Folate
Folate is named after foliage for a reason. Leafy greens such as spinach and kale are classic sources, along with asparagus, beans, lentils, chickpeas, oranges and avocado. Many breads and cereals are also fortified with the synthetic form, folic acid. Folate is sensitive to heat and long cooking, so lightly steamed greens keep more than boiled ones.
Vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 occurs naturally in animal foods: meat, fish, eggs and dairy. Plants do not make it in usable amounts, so people who eat little or no animal food rely on fortified foods such as some cereals and plant milks, or on a supplement. If your diet is plant-based, it is a vitamin worth paying attention to, whatever else you do.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is widespread. Poultry, fish, chickpeas, potatoes, bananas and fortified cereals are all good contributors, so many people reach a comfortable intake without trying. It is one of the vitamins with an upper limit, which is one reason to use supplements as directed and not to stack several products without checking the labels.
Pantothenic Acid
Pantothenic acid, or vitamin B5, takes its name from a Greek word meaning "from everywhere", because it appears in nearly every food in small amounts. Eggs, mushrooms, avocado, chicken, beef, and whole grains all contribute. True shortfalls are uncommon in people who eat enough food.
Biotin
Biotin is found in eggs, salmon, nuts, seeds and sweet potatoes. The food amounts are small, and that is normal, since only tiny quantities are needed. Cooking eggs matters because raw egg white contains a protein that binds biotin, which is why eggs are usually eaten cooked.
A plate with eggs, leafy greens, beans, a handful of nuts and some fish or chicken covers a good part of this list in a single day. The vitamin that most needs planning is B12 if you eat no animal foods.
A Day On A Plate
- Breakfast. Eggs or fortified cereal, with fruit.
- Lunch. A bean or chickpea salad with leafy greens and an orange.
- Snack. A handful of almonds or sunflower seeds.
- Dinner. Fish or chicken with a baked potato or sweet potato and vegetables.
Where A Supplement Fits
If your diet already covers these foods, a supplement adds convenience and consistency more than anything. If your diet is narrow, restricted or irregular, it can help fill gaps, though it never replaces a proper meal. Gelagen carries six vitamins in two gummies a day, all named on the label, and each has its own page on this site. If you take medication, are pregnant or have a medical condition, ask a professional before you start anything new.
Answers
Questions On This Article
Can I get these vitamins from food alone?
Many people do. A varied diet supplies all of them, and a supplement is a top-up for people who fall short or simply prefer one.
Which B vitamin is hardest to get on a plant-based diet?
Vitamin B12, which occurs naturally in animal foods. Fortified foods or a supplement are the usual route.
Is the biotin in food enough to affect a blood test?
Food-level amounts are small. The testing issue is mostly about supplement-level doses.
Do I still need to read the Gelagen label?
Yes. The label is the final word on amounts and directions.
Your First Bottle Of Gelagen
Two gummies with breakfast, a page on this site for every vitamin in them, and two months to send the lot back if your skin disagrees.
- Two gummies daily, chewed before a meal
- Six vitamins, every one printed on the label
- Free US delivery plus six guides on the 3 and 6 bottle orders
- Sixty days to change your mind, opened bottles included