If my child follows a plant-based diet, do they need to take routine blood tests?

There’s no need! If they have a varied, well balanced diet (like the one tailored for them by Planter), their growth is normal and they have always taken the correct dose of vitamin B12 supplements since starting a plant-based diet, blood tests are not required. If this is not the case, talk to their paediatrician to assess the situation. However, if your child needs to have blood tests for any other reason, ask for their vitamin B12 levels to be checked at the same time and adjust the supplement dosage, if necessary.

Updated on: 25/03/2024