New warning for anyone using almond, soy or oat milk, cheese and yoghurt

The UK alert covers 146 plant-based milks, 76 yoghurts and 67 cheese productsPlant-based milks are commonly used as alternativesReplacing dairy products with plant-based ones, such as oat and almond milks, could lead to people missing out on vitamins and minerals, a study suggests. Even doing a partial swap may lead to deficiency in nutrients such as iodine – which is essential for thyroid function and healthy brains, experts writing in the Lancet Planetary Health journal said.