#asians #height #nutrition
Soy beverage is my favourite plant beverage (aka “plant milk”) nutritionally, most of the time. But not always. And that’s when it’s lacking vitamin and mineral fortification.
Especially for important nutrients like calcium and vitamin D that influence HEIGHT, growth and bone health.
Asian brands which lack vitamin and mineral fortification are doing us a disservice. If you’re like me and grew up on @vitasoy_usa_ca and @sunrisesoyafoods you may be disappointed to discover that their soy beverages are not fortified with calcium and vitamin D.
If you drink milk alternatives such as soy beverage, always read the label to ensure it is FORTIFIED soy beverage.
Look for key nutrients:
Protein: 7 g or more
Calcium: 25-30% daily value for calcium, and
Vitamin D: 10-15% daily value for vitamin D
Nutrition and Height Studies
PMID: 34065650
PMID: 26928678
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POV. This is why Asian people are short. Asian brand of soy beverage. It is not fortified. Where is the calcium and vitamin D? Another Asian brand of soy beverage. Again, not fortified. Western brand of soy beverage. Fortified with calcium, vitamin D, and other nutrients. Nutrition matters.
