Fortification with micronutrients gives products additional health value, and plant-based alternatives to dairy products are by far the strongest category, according to Innova. In response, SternVitamin has developed special micronutrient premixes for this segment that upgrade plant-based drinks based on oats and other protein sources.
bone health
Expert Response: Vegans 43% More Likely to Break Bones?
A new study from the EPIC-Oxford team suggests that vegans and vegetarians have a higher risk of bone fracture with sensational headlines declaring: “Vegans 43% more likely to suffer bone fractures, study suggests”. BUT the study authors themselves say more research is needed. Viva! here discusses the reality of the situation.