A randomized clinical trial investigated the effects of a low-fat vegan diet including daily soybeans on postmenopausal women. The study found that the diet led to weight loss and a significant reduction in severe hot flashes, attributed to decreased consumption of animal-derived foods. Benefits were observed regardless of the level of processing of the plant-based foods. The findings support the effectiveness of a soybean-supplemented vegan diet in reducing menopausal symptoms and promoting weight loss.

Source: Menopause