Plant milk swaps may cause micronutrient shortages without fortified foods
Replacing dairy with unfortified plant alternatives can lower intake of key nutrients like iodine, calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12.
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Switching from traditional dairy products to plant-based alternatives could cause deficiencies in essential micronutrients, according to the Guardian. Researchers found that young people and women face the highest risk of nutrient shortfalls when moving away from milk, cheese, and yoghurt. [1]
The Guardian reported that even a partial move to plant-based substitutes can lead to lower levels of iodine, calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12. These alternative items are often produced using soya, almonds, or oats. [1]
Dairy items are traditionally made from milk that is collected from farm animals such as cows, goats, or sheep, and stored or processed in specialized facilities. [2]
Scientists expressed the strongest concern over iodine levels, as reported by the Guardian. As a result, researchers are calling for manufacturers to fortify vegan products with iodine to help prevent nutrient deficiencies. [1]
In short
- Switching to plant-based dairy alternatives can cause micronutrient deficiencies.
- Young people and women are at the greatest risk of nutrient drops.
- Unfortified soya, almond, and oat products can reduce iodine, calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12 intake.
- Researchers are calling for vegan alternative products to be fortified with iodine.
Sources
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- [1]Swapping from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt ‘could lead to micronutrient deficiencies’The Guardian Health, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Dairy on Wikipedia
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