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The Enigma of Vitamin B12: Nature’s Only Mistake? shares your thesis on the B12 deficiency narrative by blending historical information, research, and exploring the fearmongering, marketing and outdated science that has led to the propagation of this myth. What inspired you to write this important book?
It became increasingly odd to me how heavily Vitamin B12 was being pushed to vegans, and how there seemed to be some sort of underlying motive to malign the plant-based diet as inadequate. I felt there was something substantial being covered up that no one was talking about or even questioning. And so I began digging around to get to the bottom of all the deception to uncover the truth and the agenda behind it all.
How much research did you undertake for this book, and how much time did it take to put it all together?
I became aware of all the conflicting and confusing information being spread about B12 in 2017, then started seriously researching it in 2018. After accumulating quite a bit of alternative opinions online that disputed the official narrative, I began writing the book in Autumn of 2022 and finished it by the Spring of 2025; so about two-and-a-half years from inception to finished product, with about five years of dedicated research prior to that.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
I wanted readers to see how absurd the whole notion of this “bacteria/vitamin” being so essential to vegans was, how nothing that was being told about it made sense or added up. I wanted to expose its hidden origin and history, which was steeped in animal agriculture and cruel lab experiments; reveal that these “healthy vitamins” were actually being created and manufactured by pharmaceutical companies with some very toxic ingredients; and show how the non-stop fearmongering of “deficiency” was actually being used deliberately as a marketing tool simply for profit.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from The Enigma of Vitamin B12?
I hope readers will come to realize that everything being officially told about Vitamin B12 is just another huge lie being spread by animal agriculture and the pharmaceutical companies who patent and sell the supplements.
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Fast-Paced…. Shocking and Informative…. Extensive Research”
EXPLOSIVE NEW BOOK REVEALS HOW VITAMIN B12 WAS DELIBERATELY ENGINEERED TO BECOME THE ACHILLES’ HEEL OF VEGANISM.
* Why is B12 the ONLY vitamin in the B-Complex group that’s not found in any plant source?
* Why is B12 the ONLY beneficial bacteria no longer available in the soil or accessible in the human body?
* Why is B12 allegedly so crucial to health, yet available ONLY in food derived from animals or in lab-created synthetic supplements?
* Why would an “alternative health product” marketed as a “vitamin” be patented by a pharmaceutical company?
* Why are there now 100 symptoms of Vitamin B12 Deficiency?
* Why is there so much confusion, controversy, and conflicting information surrounding B12?
Could it possibly be because Vitamin B12 never existed anywhere except in a drug lab, that it’s nothing more than a fearmongering campaign based on lies and deception, all to peddle a lucrative and toxic SNAKE OIL to those on plant-based diets?
“THE ENIGMA OF VITAMIN B12: NATURE’S ONLY MISTAKE?”will change the way you think about all synthetic supplements!
The Enigma of Vitamin B12: Nature’s Only Mistake?
Anthea V. Hayes’ The Enigma of Vitamin B12 takes a sledgehammer to conventional wisdom about nutrition, especially the gospel surrounding vitamin B12. From the first chapter, Hayes lays out her central thesis: the B12 deficiency narrative is a blend of fearmongering, marketing spin, and outdated science. Through 27 chapters filled with historical anecdotes, scientific skepticism, and a healthy dose of snark, she questions everything from how B12 was “discovered” to why vegans are practically required to carry supplement bottles like holy relics.
The writing in this book is energetic, fast-paced, and at times overwhelming in its intensity. Hayes is unapologetically direct, and her strongest moments come when she dissects the inconsistencies and contradictions embedded in mainstream nutritional narratives. She establishes her tone and position clearly, likening vitamin B12 to a mythical creature and challenging the paradox that a diet widely regarded as the healthiest would supposedly lead to illness without synthetic supplementation derived from sources as unappetizing as sewage bacteria or cow byproducts. Her use of sarcasm is sharp and deliberate, particularly when critiquing the commercialization of B12 through novel delivery systems like vape pens.
Hayes situates the discussion of vitamin B12 within a broader exploration of trust, fear, and institutional influence. She presents the well-known “100 Symptoms of B12 Deficiency” list, ranging from minor ailments like bad breath to severe psychiatric conditions such as psychosis, as a striking example of overreach. The sheer breadth of symptoms, she argues, undermines the credibility of the diagnosis and begins to resemble a marketing strategy rather than a genuine medical concern. Hayes further examines the intersection of health messaging and corporate profit, tracing the financial motivations behind food fortification and supplement promotion. Her analysis, particularly of propaganda techniques inspired by Edward Bernays, casts a troubling light on how fear is strategically leveraged to market what she provocatively terms “cyanide snake oil.”
There are, however, moments when the book approaches a conspiratorial tone. At times, the narrative borders on a sweeping distrust of institutional authority, particularly where Hayes challenges the very classification of B12 as a vitamin. Despite these more provocative assertions, the work remains intellectually engaged and thoroughly researched. Hayes supports her arguments with historical documentation, citations from scientific literature, and a clear acknowledgment that the development of nutritional science has been influenced as much by economic interests as by empirical evidence.
The Enigma of Vitamin B12 is equal parts nutrition exposé, vegan manifesto, and psychological wake-up call. It’s not for someone looking for gentle reassurance. But if you’re a skeptical thinker, a frustrated vegan tired of being told your diet is “unnatural,” or just someone who likes to challenge dogma, this book will resonate with you. It made me laugh, it made me mad, and most importantly, it made me think.
Pages: 308 | ASIN : B0FD7R94NV
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