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To: Rte66

Oh those crazy Iranians and how they get their B12 (just plain ol' yuck)

Human faeces can contain significant B12. A study has shown that a group of Iranian vegans obtained adequate B12 from unwashed vegetables which had been fertilised with human manure. Faecal contamination of vegetables and other plant foods can make a significant contribution to dietary needs, particularly in areas where hygiene standards may be low. This may be responsible for the lack of aneamia due to B12 deficiency in vegan communities in developing countries.


4,691 posted on 02/12/2007 9:16:44 AM PST by stlnative
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>>>Human faeces can contain significant B12. A study has shown that a group of Iranian vegans obtained adequate B12 from unwashed vegetables which had been fertilised with human manure. Faecal contamination of vegetables and other plant foods can make a significant contribution to dietary needs, particularly in areas where hygiene standards may be low. This may be responsible for the lack of aneamia due to B12 deficiency in vegan communities in developing countries.>>>

It can also contain other nasty buggers besides B12, uck!


4,704 posted on 02/12/2007 10:26:45 AM PST by Southerngl
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