The Claim
Consumption of ultra-processed plant-based foods is not associated with weight loss or reduction in severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women on a vegan diet.
What the research says
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In postmenopausal women following a vegan diet, eating ultra-processed plant-based foods does not lead to weight loss or a decrease in severe hot flashes.
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Consumption of ultra-processed plant-based foods shows no meaningful change and no association with weight loss or reduction in severe hot flashes in postmenopausal women on a vegan diet.
When people stop eating animal products, they consume fewer harmful compounds called AGEs. This lets the body respond better to insulin and balance fat-related hormones, which tells the brain to maintain a stable body temperature and prevents excess fat storage, even if processed plant foods are eaten.
What the research says
1 studyThe study found that eating processed vegan foods like mock meats or snacks didn't help women lose weight or reduce hot flashes — but cutting out animal foods did. So, the claim that these processed plant foods don't make a difference is backed up.
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