Study warns dairy-to-plant swaps could cause micronutrient deficiencies

A study reportedly finds that switching from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt could lead to micronutrient deficiencies, with young people and women most at risk. Researchers call for vegan products to be fortified, especially with iodine.

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1. 4 Nov, 23:30 UTCGuardian reports study on dairy-to-plant swaps

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• Swapping from dairy to plant-based milk, cheese and yoghurt ‘could lead to micronutrient deficiencies’The Guardian