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  1. News Release

  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.

  1. News Release

  2. Mar 4, 2025
Nearly 90% of U.S. Adults Believe Inaccurately That It’s Important to Eat Animal Products to Get Adequate Protein

  1. News Release

  2. Jul 31, 2024
New England Journal of Medicine Letter Shows Plant Protein Beats Animal Protein

  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. Aug 4, 2021
Plant-Based Protein Lowers Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. May 20, 2021
Plant-Based Diets Support Muscle Gain and Strength

  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. Feb 25, 2021
Plant-Based Protein Lowers Risk of Premature Death, Heart Disease, Dementia-Related Death

  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. Jul 23, 2020
Consuming More Protein from Plants Associated With Longer Life

  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. Jul 14, 2020
Daily Protein from Plants Instead of Animals Reduces Risk of Early Death

  1. Health and Nutrition News

  2. Nov 15, 2018
Plant Protein Best for Weight Management

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