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Plant-based dairy swaps may cause micronutrient deficiencies, experts warn
Original: Swapping from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt ‘could lead to micronutrient deficiencies’
Replacing dairy milk, cheese and yoghurt with plant-based alternatives could lead to micronutrient deficiencies, according to warnings reported by The Guardian. Many plant-based products contain lower levels of nutrients such as iodine, calcium and vitamin B12 than dairy, unless they are fortified. Nutrition experts are urging consumers to check labels and ensure they get these nutrients from other sources.
Why now: New expert warnings about the nutritional gaps in plant-based dairy alternatives are drawing attention as more people switch diets.
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Evidence
- Swapping from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt ‘could lead to micronutrient deficiencies’ · The Guardian
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