Drink milk substitutes regularly? This is the problem that was discovered

A study examining 289 plant-based milk, cheese, and yogurt alternatives found that only 12% of them are fortified with iodine. Researchers warn that switching to non-fortified products may increase the risk of iodine, calcium, and vitamin B12 and B2 deficiencies, especially among adolescent girls.

A new study examining 289 plant-based milk, cheese, and yogurt alternatives in British markets found that only 12% of them are fortified with iodine. Researchers warn that switching to non-fortified products may increase the risk of iodine, calcium, and vitamin B12 and B2 deficiencies, especially among adolescent girls. According to models, replacing 20% to one-third of dairy products with plant-based alternatives could raise the proportion of girls suffering from iodine deficiency from 54% to 65%. The study, published in The Lancet Planetary Health, also found that requiring all milk alternatives to be fortified with iodine could prevent the expected decline in intake. The article does not include a voice from the plant-based milk industry or Israeli health officials.