foodfacts logo
  • Articles
    
    Latest
    arrow pointing right
    All Fact Checks
    arrow pointing right
    Guides
    arrow pointing right
    Features
    arrow pointing right
    Opinion Pieces
    arrow pointing right
    Topics
    The Climate Crisis
    Politics Of Food
    Health
    Food Systems
    Media Literacy
    Popular Media
    Ethics
    Environment
    Nutrition
    Trending Tags
    Vegetarian
    Finance
    Saturated Fat
    Water
    Insulin
    Pork
    Adverts
    Dietary Guidelines
    Lab-Grown Meat
    (UPF) Ultra Processed Foods
    Chemophobia
    Precision Livestock Farming (PLF)
    Manosphere
    Net Zero
    Glossary
    arrow pointing right
    Fact Checks
    Vegetarians and cancer risk: what a study of 1.8 million people actually suggests, and what got lost in coverage
    How viral posts about "unnatural" apples may be missing what the science actually shows
    Did the new dietary guidelines clear saturated fat? The claim fact-checked
  • Take Action
  • About
    
    • About
    • The Team
    • Fact Checking Policies
    • Funding/Disclosures
    • Advisory Board
    • Media Mentions
    • FAQs
  • Products
  • Superspreaders
Report MisinfoDonate
Home
/
Articles
/
Nutritional Deficiencies

Nutritional Deficiencies

Explore Categories

The Climate Crisis
Politics Of Food
Health
Food Systems
Media Literacy
Popular Media
Ethics
Environment
Nutrition
An illustrated image of a young woman standing in a coffee shop, holds a cup of coffee in both hands, one with dairy milk, the other with plant-based milk.
FACT CHECK
OPINION
Environment

Brewed awakening: how dairy in coffee chains is still harming the earth

More coffee chains are ditching the dairy surcharge—but not all are keeping up. This piece explores the hidden environmental cost of milk in your cup.
Read more
FACT CHECK
OPINION
Nutrition

Do vegans lack protein and amino acids? A balanced look at the evidence

It turns out that bold claims about protein tend to ignore the nuances in the research.
Read more
A stylized illustration features two golden spoons. The top spoon contains a scoop of white powder, and the bottom spoon holds two oblong capsules. These different presentations depict common ways that collagen and other supplements are available to consumers.
FACT CHECK
OPINION
Health

What is collagen and should you be supplementing it?

Is Collagen the secret to youthful skin and strong joints—or just hype? Let's see what the science says.
Read more
An illustration shows a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables arranged on a white surface. Carrots, leafy greens, bell peppers, mangoes, lemons, and eggs are visible. A person's hands rest on the table behind the produce. This selection of foods represents sources of vitamin A or foods relevant to a diet low in this nutrient, a topic discussed in this article.
FACT CHECK
OPINION
Nutrition

There is no evidence that a low vitamin A diet might be beneficial for your health

Cutting out vitamin A isn’t a biohack—it’s a health risk with no scientific upside
Read more
See all articles

Ready to take action?

You have the power to make a difference 3 times a day.

Get Inspired Today!
Get the latest articles
You're all set! We've added you to our newsletter.
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Follow Us
youtube [#168] Created with Sketch.
Food misinformation threatens public and planetary health. We're fighting back against misinformation, fostering healthy communities, honest food, and a thriving planet

ai powered chat bot experience provided by Elevenlabs
Article

Top Myths

Latest

The Climate Crisis
Politics Of Food
Health
Food Systems
Media Literacy
Popular Media
Ethics
Environment
Nutrition
Take Action
Partner Organisations
About
Fact Checking PoliciesOur Funding/DisclosuresThe TeamOrganisational StructureIndependence & TransparencyAi Usage PolicyAdvisory BoardMedia MentionsFAQsGlossaryXML News Feed
Contact
Report Mis/DisinformationContact Us / PressProvide Feedback
Privacy Policy  
Terms & Conditions © 2024
Freedom Food Alliance is a non-profit organisation. (no. 15414442) limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales.
‍
© Copyright 2024-2026 Freedom Food Alliance.  Launched in 2025. 🇬🇧 Grown in the United Kingdom.