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Digestion-resistant proteins support the healthy metabolite profiles associated with plant-based diets

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Volume 123, Issue 32, August 2026. SignificancePlant-based diets are consistently associated with improved gut health, yet the mechanisms responsible remain incompletely understood. Here, we explore two aspects of plant-based foods: digestion-resistant carbohydrate (fiber) and digestion-...

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