VEGAN BLOOD TEST RESULTS | Should vegans take supplements?

In today’s video I’m sharing my vegan blood test results and answering two questions I’m frequently asked: (1) Am I anemic? and (2) Should vegans take supplements?
I’m also sharing some of my favorite nutrient-rich plant-based foods, including foods high in B12, calcium, vitamin D, and iron!
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[@crimsonspice72]

Sister...I don't see dark circles. I see a beautiful soul

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww you made me smile! Thank you for the lovely words!

[@Thevegan8Recipes]

I have never even noticed your circles and I think it's rude anybody would say that! Loved the video! My daughter has been vegan since a baby and has exceptional iron levels so I laugh when people say vegans can't get enough iron. Awesome video Nisha!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thanks Brandi! I appreciate it :) I love that your daughter has exceptional iron levels, love to hear that!

[@kristinrobertson3721]

"It's part of my face, and I'm fine with it." Love it. I always get, "You look tired," or "Are you sick." No, these are just my eyes that I was born with...

[@RainbowPlantLife]

LOL. Geez, some people, amirite?? Lol this is my face, deal with it!

[@KaitiChandler]

"dark circles and still happy" 😂😂😂 Loved that!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

hehe I'm glad you liked it. it's definitely true :)

[@angelisvegan5826]

Well . She has smokey eyes.. and that's beautiful..

[@nehas7992]

I'm indian and have always had dark circles under my eyes, and being vegan hasn't changed that at all! It's just something I've struggled with for so long, but now I'm okay with it. Great video girl

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi my friend! Didn’t know you were Indian :) Yes I’m okay with it too! Something many of us just have on our face haha. Thanks for watching!

[@angelisvegan5826]

"everyone ,regardless of their diet, should supplement vit b12.." 1 like for just that sentence.. b12 is such an important vitamin b12..you wouldn't wanna be deficient in it..

[@AddictedToDates]

Thank you soooo much for making this video Nisha!! There's so much misinformation around regarding the vegan diet. This is like a breath of fresh air. You are amazing girl ♡

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi love! Yo are so kind! Thank you for your lovely comment, Christina! There really is...things are changing, slowly but surely :)

[@Ren_Hoi]

I’m asian and I have dark circles around my eyes. I use to be very self conscious about it. Now I learned to accept it Cos “it’s part of my face”. You respond to the question like a beautiful confident woman! Thank you for making this video. You have a new subscriber 🥰

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you Irina. I'm glad you can relate and enjoyed the video!

[@NishaBalsara]

South Asian Dark Circles Club 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@RainbowPlantLife]

haha yay i'm glad you're here!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

maybe we can have a Nisha South Asian Dark Circle's Club?

[@mirror-images]

member #3 over here! :)

[@NishaBalsara]

RainbowPlantLife so down!

[@NishaBalsara]

Meera Madhavan yessss another member!! 😂👏🏽

[@TikiMobile]

I just discovered your KZbin channel & vegan (& Instant Pot) videos - I've been binge-watching them now for about 4 hours; you have a great way of explaining all the crazy questions & comments that people ask vegans. Regarding your eyes, I didn't notice the dark skin underneath, but instead he bright alert sparkle in your healthy eyes. Some people also think that being thin is another unhealthy sign of being vegan - how wrong they can be! :-) Keep up the great videos!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I am so flattered! Thank you so much for being here and for your support and kind words :) Just trying to break down some questions and stereotypes as best I can!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

I'm such a big fan of your Instagram and I really like your videos too! Thank you for making these helpful videos for people looking to adopt a more plant-based diet. I'd love to try that hot cocoa recipe, maybe I will do so today. Great video and I look forward to seeing more!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aw what a lovely comment! Thank you so much for being a fan, Stephanie :) The hot chocolate is the perfect balance of decadent and healthy, hope you enjoy it! If you ever have questions, feel free to DM me on Instagram!

[@nedinacarl9011]

I just learned so much in this video! Didn't know there was a b12 spray or that chocolate had a lot of iron! Now I'm gonna eat more of it lol.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hey Nedina! So happy you learned a lot from this video - that is always my goal!

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, I would recommend to opt out from using pharmaceutical drugs to supplement and instead opt for a well-planned, organic, unrefined and untempered with vegan diet (preferably raw so as not to denature or destroy any life-forces and enzymatic activities that are beneficial for the human system). As for chocolate to be used as an iron source, i would also recommend not to opt for that due to the presence of caffeine, an addictive and diuretic drug, that flushes out calcium, thus weakening the bones. It also raises cholesterol; irritates and stimulates the brain, heart and nerves; and taxes adrenal glands. Opt for organic plant food sources such as organic beets that are good sources of iron (personal experience). Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@seanogorman3617]

Just found your channel about to binge watch. Looking forward to your amazing recipes. I’ve been vegan three years and your channel is going to be helpful as I increase my Whole Foods game. Thank you for spreading the good vibes !

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Sean! You are so sweet! Glad to have you here :) Yay for being vegan for 3 years, that's awesome! I hope you enjoy my videos!

[@kdevall6682]

So glad this video came up in my feed. Wonderful information. Thank you so much for helping to inform and teach those becoming vegan. Have a beautiful and blessed day!

[@photosbycarmenkc3509]

Awesome 👏🏼. Thanks for the clarification. I need to do my blood draw soon.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You're welcome! Hope you do - it's always good to know your values :)

[@akuma2892]

Just wanted to say that you're an awesome person : ) Love your channel.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww thank you! What a lovely comment. I am so flattered.

[@roshisatori]

Great Presentation and Love Your Dark Circles!

[@Majeed.]

Clear communication and brilliant tips.

[@Sbannmarie]

I agree with the comments below you're lovely w/or w/out dark circles. I did notice them just as my Italian friends have dark under eye circles. Great channel and videos. Keep going!

[@alisue4426]

Ferritin is an accurate test for iron deficiency anemia. Ranges will say 12 to 200, but you're iron deficient if less than 30. Symptoms can start at less than 75. Not knowing this destroyed me after several years. I searched for answers and finally a doctor checked my ferritin. Everyone should get their ferritin checked. Hair loss, fatigue, weakness, shortness of breath, muscle twitches, all are symtpoms. I didn't know I had absorption issues and non heme iron is harder to absorb.

[@asmrfoodieuk7965]

What did u do to cure it?

[@alisue4426]

@@asmrfoodieuk7965 well I had two infusions to first boost my ferritin high, but I've maintained over 130 for 2 years with Novaferrum and vitamin C everyday. I follow the iron protocol group on FB which information there basically saved me. My health is so much better than where it was 2 years ago.

[@asmrfoodieuk7965]

@@alisue4426 damn so you pretty much have to stay on them for life then in order to maintain those numbers? Mine are also low, I'm trying 3 months on 200mg, if that doesnt work I'm doing x2 a day, my DR hasnt recommended any infusion.....I presume because my ferritin is low but my haemoglobin is medium so actually I've never even felt the effects of low ferritin, it only got picked up on a blood test for something else.

[@mariharrik5987]

@@asmrfoodieuk7965 or maybe he needs to eat meat have you never tought of that he doesent need to take medicine rest of his life if he actually cared about his health your body doesent care about ethics it only wants to survive

[@asmrfoodieuk7965]

@@mariharrik5987 your comment was deleted already for misinformation 😁👍

[@shyraguso297]

I had/have them too. I am also Indian. I am happy that you are embracing them. I use Rosehip oil and gently massage it under my eyes and also use it all over my face. It has helped a lot with the dark circles, hyperpigmentation, and darkness around my chin. Hope this will help others.

[@ktz360]

Thank you for sharing. I was little concerned fro nutrition perspective. Happy to know this. It was definitely helpful.

[@Antonia-hv6iz]

As a tip for the viewers: You might want to consider that consuming calcium together with iron decreases the amount of iron your body can absorb. So if you want to take an iron supplement (which you should only do after talking to your doctor since too much iron is dangerous) then make sure to take it without any calcium rich foods. I also don't add calcium enriched foods like plantmilk, tofu or nuts to my smoothies together with iron rich food like Spirulina or Greens. Additionally it's important to know that you need enough calcium for your vitamin d to be absorbed. Taking Vitamin D supplements while you have a calcium deficiany doesn't really change anything so check in with your doctor there as well!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Antonia, yes you are right about that! I had a lot more content to share in this video (like this fact) but for the sake of time, I didn't want to inundate viewers with too much info! I don't take a calcium or iron supplement as I'm able to get enough from foods, but definitely something to consider. Thanks!

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, I would recommend to opt out of taking pharmaceutical drugs to supplement and instead adopt, if not already, a well-planned, organic, unrefined and untempered vegan diet (preferably raw so that the life-forces and enzymatic activities are not destroyed that will benefit your system). For example, Vitamins D (with the exception of the body's ability to make it after being exposed to the sun) can be obtained from organic chestnut mushrooms and sun-dried mushrooms; Iron from organic beets etc. One can be benefited too by looking at the Book of Nature and see what foods target which organs e.g organic walnuts and pecans (look like the brain and target the brain e.g contains Omega 3 Fatty Acids, needed for brain health); organic artichoke (looks like the hip and targets the hip); organic kidney beans (looks like kidneys, targets kidneys and the name bears witness of the fact); organic tomatoes (when cut, look like chambers of the heart and targets the heart); organic carrot (when cut, looks like the eyes and targets the eyes); organic broccoli (looks like the respiratory zone and targets the lungs); and so on and so forth. Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@GuitarManUa]

Consuming iron, d3, calcium, etc from suplements is dangereus according to Morley Robbins. Watch "So You've Just Been Told You're Anemic", "Misled and Misfed, What they don't want you to know about Magnesium", "Morley Robbins - My Theory of Everything".

[@Canadiangal1970]

I have been vegan for almost 6 years and I supplement with V B12 and just started taking Vit D3. I believe my iron is fine but now watching your video, I think i will get that checked out. Thanks for this video very informative 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi there! You’re very welcome! Hope all of your levels are strong :) I notice that I don’t need to take vitamin D in the summer months but really need it in the winter!

[@kadiarakingai]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@tularebilingualseventh-day3477]

Girl you are super healthy. You have earned another follower

[@tarottannigel9105]

super informative, helpful video! thank you. subbed!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thank you Lizzy! So glad you enjoyed the video and welcome to my channel :)

[@PrettierAfter50]

Who would comment about your dark circles? How rude.. You are beautiful and you do you!... Thank you for clarifying to those our there that you don't need animal products to be healthy ... on the contrary, once you eat animals you open the door to an array of diseases. ;-)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww i appreciate the sweet comment! Thank you so much for the love and support, I really appreciate and agree with your message!

[@StephanieDouglassMusic]

Seriously, people just poke at whatever they can. Your skin is amazing Nisha!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

so kind of you to say 😗

[@joycefung2473]

It is actually most accurate to check your ferritin levels and ferritin saturation levels rather than your red blood cell count for iron levels.

[@robinnevillephotography]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@MichaelHplus]

I never noticed the circles. You look so vibrant and healthy 😊

[@nadiabinness700]

just discovered your channel very recently and have been bingeing on it and i did not notice the dark circles until you pointed them out . you are very beautiful and I love your videos

[@GabrielaGonzalez-pc7xs]

Loved this video! 🙌🏼

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Thanks dear Gabriela! Appreciate it :)

[@spunkuro-wee1478]

Hey, thanks for this very informative video! I love your channel and am looking forward to make your brownie and lentille curry recipes among others. I am curious about what you think about chlorella supplements for B12. Keep going, you are amazing!

[@pujavora2317]

This is great! I love all the science with it and the healthy tips you gave. Glad all the labs were normal too. Also I spy a mug I have seen before :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm glad you like all the science, Doc :) I love that mug!

[@piaunagdev]

💕 such a helpful video

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi my sweet friend! Thank you for watching and so happy you found it helpful :)

[@aminam111]

Ughhh you're so great Nisha❤

[@RainbowPlantLife]

hehe you're too sweet, Amina!

[@stacycross8480]

I just wanted to say that I would have NEVER even noticed your “dark circles”! I totally have them, too, but I really don’t think they’re even that noticeable. Anyway, I just happened upon your channel today (Thx, KZbin!😉) and I love it. I know you do food videos (fantastic!), but I’m so interested to know your current (with your hair longer) hair routine! I think we have similar hair texture, but I love how yours looks down and I’m so curious about what you do to it! Thx!!

[@lindsaygallant2864]

Thank you for this! You are beautiful! :) I appreciate your informative and fun videos. Keep being you and being a shiny soul!

[@ZenandZaatar]

Amazing video Nisha! I’m so glad you dispelled the myths that vegans must be deficient in calcium and iron if we are not eating animal products lol... when leafy greens are full of them! And you showed me a lot of new sources of these nutrients that I didn’t think of before! 💚💚💚

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Zena! Thank you so much for stopping by and for your kind comment! Yesss, leafy greens are one of nature's finest. I eat a decent amount but I feel like I should eat even more with all of those benefits :) So happy I could show you something new!

[@DP-wk9qs]

Most accurate iron lab test is ferritin, you should get that tested. Veganism is awesome but the iron issue is quite important. I found out I'm low af on ferritin - 22ng/ml, under 60 levels aren't recommended, it's best to be around 100. Needless to say I've been feeling tired, major hair loss, pale dry skin and major depression. Stuff like calcium, coffee can inhibit iron absorption, phytates as well. Vitamin C and beta-carotene however boost iron absorption.

[@lisejuhlhansen9709]

This video comes at the best possible time for me, as I just got my first “vegan” blood results back this week and was looking for someone to compare to. Like you, all I lack is a bit of vitamin D as I live in cold & dark Denmark. By the way, loved your video on hygge, your pronunciation was a bit far from the real thing 🙉😂, but your definition was spot on ❤️, and although I grew up with all of this, it is interesting to hear how you as an American relate to it. So happy one of your comments on Pick Up Limes lead me to your site. I have enjoyed every video of yours so far 😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Lise! Thank you SO much for your lovely comment! Must be hard to get enough Vitamin D in Denmark, but I'm glad everything else is good :) And aaww thank you for watching my videos! I love Sadia and so happy you found me through her channel. I am glad you enjoyed an American's perspective on hygge, even if the pronunciation was terrible 😂

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, I do not see any necessity to take pharmaceutical drugs including Vitamin D, which can be obtained from organic chestnut mushrooms and sun-dried mushrooms. I do also recommend to avoid vegan packed alternative foods e.g vegan ham, and instead opt for organic, unrefined and untempered with vegan plant foods preferably in their raw form so as to be benefited by the life-forces and enzymatic activities that would have otherwise been destroyed in cooking methods. Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@joannew612]

Nisha I have never ever seen dark circles under your eyes! I have only ever seen a beautiful, smiling, happy face full of energy and radiating health! And OMGosh I am trying that hot chocolate!! I love molasses but just have it with hot water - your way sounds soooo much nicer!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Aww you're too kind, Joanne! Thank you for your sweet and thoughtful comment. I love the combo of chocolate and molasses - so rich and tasty!

[@aniahimsa4823]

Such an informative video, der Nisha! :)

[@Pat-Van-Canada]

Thanks for making these videos despite the ignorant comments, your eyes look wonderful

[@evelynbaron2004]

I have long term insomnia and in my search to improve sleep found Stasia Gomenak who follows a keto protocol I would not recommend to anyone. That being said she elucidated how the B complex gets processed in the microbiome so I find no harm living in a northern climate taking 2000 IU Vit D plus 50 B complex and over the last month with other essentials exercise etc. it has helped. I'm 65 with a badly healed old spinal hairline fracture so going at things sensibly and vr lucky to communicate on Zoom with physio help. I love your channel, didn't know you were an MD all the more reason to recommend it to all!!! Tx so much!!!

[@liliaochoa8770]

You are so beautiful! I just started watching your content. What I noticed: you are so beautiful, genuinely, knowledgeable, clear communication, fun personality, ... I just keep watching more and more of your videos.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Lilia! You are so sweet. I am so happy you are loving my videos and thank you for your sweet and thoughtful comment :)

[@sydneys2162]

YOU'RE AMAZING! Thank you! And you are beautiful even with circles, I was just thinking that's a very common thing in some ethnicities so who cares lol. Loved all of this helpful info

[@2010hy]

Your videos are sooooo beautiful. I watch them to cheer up on cloudy days :)

[@mirror-images]

omg yay! I live with my parents and they've been really concerned about my health since I went vegan... I'm gonna show them this video, thank you so much for putting it together

[@UntakenNick]

Yeah, show them this video. If you show them an actual blood test of yours they'll have a heart attack.

[@ushamalaraman8319]

Thank you So much For sharing ❤️❤️🙏

[@RainbowPlantLife]

You’re very welcome :)

[@AndreaAvila78]

You're so pretty. I love your dark circles. I recently had my blood work done, and all my numbers were great. I'm also eating a whole foods plant based diet like you. My numbers were even better than my carnivore friends.

[@melaniediessel7513]

Thank you for this important info, Nisha, it is something that not many people tell you about when you go vegan and you really do need to do some research for yourself, to make sure you are getting enough of all of these nutrients. I recently went vegan for both health (my energy levels have improved drastically) and ethical reasons (I can no longer live with knowing how animals are treated to feed the masses). I came across your channel and have been cooking up a storm and the best part is that I have loved every single one of your recipes! I am obsessed with flavor and your recipes always deliver. Thank you, thank you, Thank you. Please keep doing the important work you are doing! I love your recipes and your frank and helpful discussions.

[@angelle4675]

I tried the cocoa recipe this morning as soon as I woke up! It’s DELICIOUS. And very festive tasting with some peppermint extract in the winter for a peppermint mocha. Thanks for sharing this! :)

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hello there! So happy you tried the cocoa recipe and enjoyed it. Now I want to make it again with peppermint extract - peppermint hot cocoa is my FAVORITE during the holidays :)

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, I would recommend to avoid caffeinated plant sources as it is an addictive and diuretic drug that flushes out calcium, thus leading to weak bones. It also raises cholesterol; irritates and stimulates the brain, heart and nerves; and taxes adrenal glands. As for peppermint, i would recommend to opt for organic so as to avoid GMO or pesticides that might find their way into one's system, thus destroying the system. Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@tenisharamcharan7809]

Yep it's normal I'm Indian we suffer from hyperpigmentation love your videos Nisha!!!

[@wildxfree5050]

There were a lot of helpful tips here! I’ve been vegan for 9 months now, and I think I’m getting my levels checked at the one year mark to see how I’m doing :) and I’ve been looking for a Vitamin D to take. Thanks for the link!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so happy to hear that it was helpful :) I think that's a great idea to get some lab tests done. Always good to know so we can be at our optimal health!

[@allisonmchugh5087]

wildxfree Be sure to check out your fertility also.

[@Look.Upward]

Hi there, Vitamin D, with the exception of being created by the body when exposed to the sun, can be obtained by consuming organic chestnut mushrooms and sun-dried mushrooms. Please avoid pharmaceutical drugs as i see no necessity for them if one has a well-planned, organic, unrefined and untempered with vegan diet (consumed raw so as not to denature or destroy the life-forms or enzymatic activities beneficial to the human system) as opposed to vegan alternative products e.g vegan ham. Best wishes 💙💙💙

[@MadalinaZbranca]

I like that you did this video! That reminds me that I should probably have my blood tests done too. Just to show the naysayers that vegans can be very healthy (or unhealthy, depending on what we eat :) )

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Madalina! Thanks for your sweet comment! And yes haha vegans can get lots of vitamins (or not) depending on our diet, just like everyone else!

[@WifeMamaFoodie]

I have those hereditary dark circles too, lol.🙈 This was so informative, Nisha! I'm getting a physical next week to get all of my levels tested, so this is very timely! I'm probably "insufficient" in vitamin D as well since I'm such an indoor girl, but we'll see! 😆

[@RainbowPlantLife]

haha the dark circles must be a good sign then. I'm glad this was informative for you! most people with an indoor lifestyle are vitamin D insufficient but hopefully that changes when summer comes around! i hope your visit goes well :)

[@DQSFMotivation]

Nisha, what pots and pans do you use? I’ve always been curious what you use in your videos!

[@jg2923]

Thanks for sharing! MyKind also sells vegan D3 in a spray just like their B12 spray. They both taste great.

[@AngelWings1983]

Vanita Rattan is a Dr specializing in hyperpigmentation and does you tubes . She talks especially about skin of color issues and cosmetics dos and don’ts. You will love her work and her vibe.

[@anonymouse7079]

girl I was at 28 toooooooo!! Also before I was converting to veganism and I live in Southern CA and spend lots of time in the sun with super pale skin lol sooooo proud of you lol

[@olgabigler812]

... talking about iron- tahini is the best source of it!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Literally my favorite food! I eat tahini every day :)

[@spemhealth]

Excellent video. Well put together 😊👍🏼 I am also have dark under my eyes so no worries 😀

[@YT-2475]

Thank you!

[@sunshinydayz1]

Love your haircut!

[@achantiii]

Great video & amazing tips❤️❤️ I didnt know there was iron in dark chocolat haha. I am a chocolat addict & my iron is on the low side so good to know ;) I am half Indian & also have dark circels under my eyes. The most common question I get about them is: "are you tired" But since I am a mommy I look tired most of the time lol, so have not heard the question in a while! Have a nice day😘

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Chanti! Your comment made me laugh out loud. I'm sure you are tired of people asking you if you're tired. Just going to embrace my dark circles while I eat a bar of dark chocolate 😂

[@achantiii]

RainbowPlantLife haha yes it is tiring😀 I'll have one too now woohoo!❤️

[@bemindful5511]

Thank you for all your great educational videos. Any thoughts about omega 3 supplements? Does algae oil go rancid easily?

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I'm so happy you find them useful and educational :) I can't speak to algae oil because I've never tried it, but an omega 3 supplement could be a good idea. There are plenty of plant based sources of omega 3 fatty acids, but most (except perhaps algae oil, as you mentioned) are rich in the ALA type of fatty acid, not in the EPA or DHA types. ALA is not as active in our bodies and we have limited ability to convert it to EPA or DHA, so that's why it might be a good idea to try a supplement. This is the vegan omega-3 supplement I have: amzn.to/2mjuU86

[@peculiarpriscilla7777]

Hello... I also have dark circles and I'm super sensitive about it. I think it's brave of you to point them out. I just came back as anemic now that I'm vegan. I also have endometrosis, which I'm trying to heal with veganism and other things. I think it's contributing to this because my menstrual cycle is heavy. I love how you own it and maybe that's just what I need to do. in terms of Vit D def and doctors, most don't understand we need supplements because we can't get enough from the sun or our foods. I take 5000 to 10000 mgs a day. May Yahwah bless you and keep you. Numbers 6:24-26

[@alisue4426]

For me, trying to be vegan did nothing for my endo. It made my deficiencies worse. Iron deficiency anemia, low magnesium, low b12, low protein, all what I now struggle from. Having expert excision surgery did help. But I continue to suffer from symptoms from deficiencies. They say low ferritin, which is iron deficient anemia, can make periods heavier. Seems counter productive but it's been in research. Vitamin c boosts iron. Joining support groups on FB have been helpful.

[@robertad242]

loved it darling!!!!!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

so happy you did! thanks sweetie!

[@YAHdozinda]

Very helpful...

[@romest8752]

Thanks for the cyano/Methyl tip. Just checked my supplement and it has cyano!

[@justchilling5448]

I have watched a lot of your videos and never noticed your dark eyes. I always thought you looked amazing.

[@miaayiti2665]

Kombucha is extremely high in B12, and it is fermented black and/or green tea.

[@PinkFlowers365]

thank you

[@lindsayriggsbrown979]

Excellent video

[@djoy4ly]

THANKS for sharing this info, Nisha! - I am going to add blackstrap molasses to my hot cocoa! Yumm! Subscriber greetings from North Carolina!

[@HirenParmarHP]

Informative video, lessens my worries as i just want to go full vegan...

[@sarahfridriksson4206]

another important point about iron is that it is absorbed better if you eat your iron source with a vitamin c source

[@dailybls]

You have gorgeous eyes. Those commenting on your dark circles are simply jealous. :) Now that you mention them sure you have some pigmentation around your eyes, but it sure doesn't look like anemia and I have never noticed them personally until you mentioned it.

[@sandygrow5698]

I have low vitamin d too. I guess it's more common than I thought. I didn't realize that not all vitamins were vegan, thanks for sharing!

[@gabrielaone1619]

D vitamin is not absorbed when applying sunscreen.

[@surfdiva0]

Thank you! Very informative!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

So happy it was :) Thanks for watching, Jaclyn!

[@vivianrios6007]

Love your cooking. 👍 You look so much like my daughter.😊

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Vivian! So sweet to hear that :) thank you for your lovely comment. Makes me so happy to hear that you love my cooking!

[@docannedc]

I use the same MB12 spray! 😊

[@victoriaprevitt7058]

If it makes you feel better, I never noticed your dark circles :) I've always had low vitamin D too. I'll check out your vitamin D pill. Or just move to the Caribbean haha!

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hahaha yes let’s all move to a tropical climate! Thanks for watching, Victoria!

[@safeena13]

It doesn’t work! I lived most of my life in Guyana and still have severe dark circle.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Oh I meant move to a tropical climate for the sunshine and Vitamin D :)

[@safeena13]

RainbowPlantLife Guyana is a tropical country and over 90 degrees everyday and I still got severe dark circles. It’s a south Asian/hereditary thing 😘

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Wow, 90 degree every day! That is so hot! I just would like to live in a warmer climate so I can get natural vitamin D (nothing related to dark circles) :)

[@shelbyquiring9192]

I love your lipstick!!!

[@jetsofaqua2206]

Never noticed your slight dark under eye until you noticed it. People these days seem to only comment on the important things 😒🤣. Love your channel 💜

[@acruel01]

I enjoyed your video. I’m 54 and eat a very heavily plant-based diet. My wife is a Dermatologists. in regards to your dark circles she most likely would say you have a low grade allergy in your family bloodline. May be able to just take a simple over-the-counter allergy medication once per day. Or make an appointment to see you local dermatologist to be consulted and get the information firsthand.

[@LyraMadrona]

Most animal-based D3 is from lanolin, which is a wax from sheep's wool and is a byproduct of the wool industry, so sheep aren't hurt in the production of D3. Yay! I'm so glad that D3 can be sourced from lichen now as well, a great vegan source. 💚

[@daumantsbrunins]

Thank you for information. You are amazing@ I had a short period in my life where i had dark circles around my eyes and i was vegan already. I was during my MA and i was really exhausted from too much going around. I had several major things going around in my life. As artist i had a tendency to drink socially quite a lot. I did not realise it at the beginning but s ok me time after mh studies i self diagnose with Adrenal fatigue. Another thing which i knew from before, that area around the eyes is a reflex zone for kidneys as well as stomach and liver. Adrenal fatigue is exhaustion of Adrenal glands which are above kidneys. I realized that kidneys are filter and started to research about body filters and came to conclusions that i need to clense/flush liver and kidneys That year (2018) i started a major body clense by Andreas Moritz method. First was liver flush and after second liver flush my Adrenal fatigue was gone as well as dark circles around my eyes. It is hard to say which organ was bit too clogged but cleansing liver for sure took some pressure off of the rest of the body. I also wanted tl do this liver flush because i wanted to flush out any leftovers of animal world from times j used to be carnivore. I feel much better now. Also as spiritual person i started to feel my body much better and on the new level. I understand that sometimes it is easier to say "Oh my mom or dad has the same thing", but my opinion is: about first 22 years of my life i ate by their knowledge and being vegan i realized that it was wrong for me, but i did not have enough voice to stand up for myself. Wish you all the best Blessings

[@jamesmitchell6925]

Hibiscus tea is super high in iron and vitamin C (which helps with absorption)

[@jamesfranklyn8547]

Hi Nisha thanks for the video. I am slowly changing my diet to become fully vegan in the future but am concerned as a man about estrogen levels. Is this anything to be concerned by? Thanks, James.

[@hobbygardeninthewoods]

What about dr Greger and dr Neil barnard who suddenly have them and it’s not because of their ethnicity? When people mention dark circles it’s most likely not to put you down but because iron deficiency is a legit concern for those that are looking into possibly becoming plant based. When you see the vegan doctors who are looking worse you start to wonder if this diet is the best or not. I’m not an internet troll . I’m a mother with children who is researching nutrition and I’m actually wondering about what’s best.

[@angelshanafelter6089]

It's funny I should stumble into this video just a few days after noticing your dark circles and thinking how beautiful they are, and that I'm glad that you don't try to cover them up with a ton of foundation. Diversity is beautiful! :-)

[@eudoraevans3340]

You are not chocolate!😆🤷🏾‍♀️❤ That tickled my heart! Love your channel.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hehe glad that made you laugh :) Thank you so much, Eudora! I appreciate it!

[@christiemoran4338]

Hi Nisha, I just got my blood work back and everything was in range but my total cholesterol was 215 and it supposed to be under 200 and my LDL was at 111 and the doctor said it should be under 100. I’ve been vegan for about 3 years now. Any tips on what I can do to help me reduce this? Her suggestion was oils but that seems a bit tricky.

[@moegirl76]

Just found out I am anemic so thank you for this. 😊

[@rubipxndxpp]

Your videos are sooooooooo nice

[@RainbowPlantLife]

I’m so glad you think so! Thank you for the love!

[@jenwylie4093]

2 of my co-workers recently got blood tests, both came back with results saying they need more B12. I explained to them that animals aren't grass fed anymore, they are bred in factories, and fed corn diets, so you aren't getting your B12 by eating meat. I gave myself a virtual high 5 for reading so much into the subject when I went vegan.

[@RainbowPlantLife]

Hi Jen! Good for you for educating yourself! There's so much information (and misinformation) out there, so it can be a bit hard to wade through everything. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@allisonmchugh5087]

Jen Martin Grass fed is better but it doesn't affect b12. It will grow in areas with no oxygen. Your pooh contains high levels of b12 but it forms too late in your intestine s to be absorbed. That's why apes eat their own poop.

[@karawaller9772]

My b12 was at 1030 lol I use garden of life spray and I used it daily for a year, then to just like 2-3x a month for a year then I had my blood test and my level was still that high!!