Oat Milk: Why Wellness Influencers Have Stopped Drinking It [Video]

The tides seem to be turning against oat milk. Once the pinnacle of plant-based wellness culture, TikTok influencers are now turning away in their droves from the milk alternative, either back to cow’s milk or towards other plant-based options such as almond or soya.

TikTok creators have accused oat milk of being too high in starch, containing inflammatory seed oils, and even causing acne in women.

So, Newsweek approached two nutritionists to get their opinion on whether this criticism is justified.

“Plant milks are extremely useful for people who are unable to, or choose not to, consume dairy products,” said Melissa Smith, a nutritionist at the Alliance for Natural Health.

“We need to remember that plant milks are highly processed, often containing a range of ingredients you wouldn’t find in dairy products such as seed oils and emulsifiers. Plus, they’re often fortified using synthetic vitamins, which can mean you may end up having …