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  2. Jun 9, 2026
Replacing Animal Protein With Plant Protein Drives Weight Loss in Postmenopausal Women, New Study Finds

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Swapping animal protein for plant protein may be a powerful and underappreciated strategy for weight loss in postmenopausal women—without reducing total protein intake—according to new research published in Menopause.