Replacing Dairy Products with Unfortified Plant-Based Alternatives Could Lead to Deficiencies in Certain Nutrients

Going plant based could actually make you gain weight, study finds

Swapping dairy products for plant-based alternatives such as oat milk and coconut yoghurt could lead to serious nutrient deficiencies, a study has found.

Swapping to plant-based milks could be putting your health at risk, study finds

Children, teenagers and women appeared to be worst affected by any swap to plant-based milks, yoghurt and cheese

Replacing dairy products with unfortified plant-based alternatives could lead to deficiencies in certain nutrients

Replacing dairy products, even partially, with unfortified plant-based alternatives may lead to a deficiency in vital nutrients, a new study from the University of Surrey reports. Mandatory fortification of plant-based alternatives and other foods, including bread, could lessen the risk of deficiencies, particularly iodine deficiency.