Which vitamins & supplements are vegan?
Short answer
Of the 8 vitamins & supplements we track, 3 are not vegan, 3 depend on sourcing, and 2 are reliably vegan. Tap any ingredient for the full verdict, label names and alternatives.
Key takeaways
- Not vegan: Chondroitin, Krill Oil, Omega-3 from Fish Oil.
- Depends on sourcing: Biotin (B7), Glucosamine, Retinol (Vitamin A).
- Reliably vegan: Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C, E300), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).
- Scan any barcode in the free VeggieOS app for an instant vegan verdict.
Not vegan (3)
Is Chondroitin vegan?
Chondroitin is extracted from animal cartilage. Not vegan.
Is Krill Oil vegan?
Krill oil is harvested from tiny Antarctic crustaceans. Not vegan and ecologically destructive.
Is Omega-3 from Fish Oil vegan?
Fish-oil omega-3 is an animal product. Algae oil delivers the same EPA/DHA without fish.
Depends (3)
Is Biotin (B7) vegan?
Biotin is microbially fermented or synthesized — usually vegan, but some 'natural' brands use egg yolk extract.
Is Glucosamine vegan?
Standard glucosamine is from shellfish shells. Vegan glucosamine from corn fermentation exists.
Is Retinol (Vitamin A) vegan?
Synthetic retinol in skincare is vegan; fish-liver retinyl palmitate is not.
Vegan (2)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Which vitamins & supplements are not vegan?
- Chondroitin, Krill Oil, Omega-3 from Fish Oil are animal-derived and not vegan.
- How do I check a vitamins & supplement on a label?
- Look for the ingredient name or its E-number in the ingredients list, then check it here. You can also scan the barcode in the free VeggieOS app for an instant vegan verdict.