September 8, 2026 · Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · DOI: 10.1097/GME.0000000000002870

Association of enhanced protein intake with handgrip strength in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis

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The authors aimed to evaluate the association between enhanced protein intake (EPI) and handgrip strength (HGS) in postmenopausal women. Their systematic review and meta-analysis of seven studies involving 8,922 participants found that EPI is significantly associated with higher HGS and lower body mass index compared to lower protein intakes. This suggests that increasing protein consumption may benefit muscle strength in this population.

Faustino R Pérez-López, Ana M Fernández-Alonso, Helena Losa-Puig, Pascual García-Alfaro

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