By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD Reviewed by Lauren Hardaker Apr 20 2026 Fermented plant-based dairy alternatives may do more than improve taste. This study reveals how they reshape bioactive lipids to influence inflammation, oxidation, and platelet activity at a molecular level.  Study: Properties of Oat- and Soy-Derived Dairy Alternatives. Image credit: beats1/Shutterstock.com Fermentation may enhance the anti-inflammatory and cardiometabolic bioactivity of plant-based dairy alternatives, such as oat