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Plant-based milk risks health, study warns
UK study finds plant-based milk and cheese could cause iodine deficiencies in teens and women.
In brief
UK study finds plant-based milk and cheese could cause iodine deficiencies in teens and women. A study warns that switching to plant-based milk and cheese may increase iodine deficiency risks for UK teens and women aged 19-49. Originally reported by LADbible.
Study warns of health risks
Millions switching to plant-based milk and cheese could be putting their health at risk, study finds.
Nutrient deficiencies risk
Drinking plant-based dairy products could result in deficiencies in iodine, calcium, riboflavin, and vitamin B12.
Teenage girls most affected
More than half of UK teenage girls have inadequate iodine intake, which could rise to 62 percent with reduced dairy.
Women 19-49 at risk
Iodine deficiency in women aged 19-49 could rise from 32 percent to 42 percent with reduced dairy.
Fortification levels
Only 12 percent of plant milks and 19 percent of cheeses are fortified with iodine, while 61 percent have calcium.
Mitigation advice
Choose fortified plant milks like Alpro; avoid seaweed supplements due to variable iodine content.
“I’d recommend checking the label and choosing one fortified with iodine, such as Alpro”
At a glance
A study warns that switching to plant-based milk and cheese may increase iodine deficiency risks for UK teens and women aged 19-49.
