Protein May Help Women Keep Their Weight Down

Protein May Help Women Keep Their Weight Down
Eating protein can fill you up without filling you out. Oleksandra Naumenko/Shutterstock
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A new study has found that extra protein in one’s diet is sufficient to reduce weight gain, a change many women around menopause experience due to declining estrogen levels and lifestyle factors.

Researchers at the University of Sydney previously found that women are more susceptible to gaining weight because of hormonally-induced protein breakdown, increasing the body’s appetite for protein.

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Jessie Zhang is a reporter based in Sydney, Australia, covering news on health and science.
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