Replacing Some Dairy With Plant-Based Alternatives Can Lead to Nutrient Deficiencies, Study Suggests

Summary

As more people swap animal products for vegan milks, yogurts and cheeses, scientists studied the potential public health effects of the shift. Their findings suggest that even replacing some dietary dairy with plant-based alternatives can lead to nutrient deficiencies, and they hint that consumers should look for items with added nutrients, known as fortified foods.

Timeline

1. Smithsonian Magazine

   9 Nov 2026, 15:00 UTCSource ↗

   Smithsonian Magazine reports that a study suggests replacing some dietary dairy with plant-based alternatives can lead to nutrient deficiencies, and that its findings hint consumers should look for fortified foods.