Plant-based science for human and planetary health

Alpro Foundation is a scientific platform supporting research and professional knowledge sharing in the field of plant-based nutrition and its impact on human and planetary health.

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The what, why and how of plant-based eating

A short guide to the latest scientific evidence and data around plant-based diets.

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Scientific Updates

Evidence-based and fully referenced critical reviews and critiques of original scientific publications, in-depth reports, expert opinions and comprehensive insights on all matters plant-based eating, health, environment and behaviour change.

Original research

28 March 2024

How plant-based diets improve metabolic health and reduce diabetes risk – insights from a prospective cohort study

Study elucidating the mechanisms by which plant-based foods can impact type two diabetes (T2DM).

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The link between plant-based eating and COVID-19 immunity

26 March 2024

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50% reduction in meat intake increases life expectancy and reduces dietary greenhouse gas emissions by 25%

22 March 2024

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Events

Event

19 April 2023

Sustainable diets: key updates from research, policy and action

Achieving a healthy and sustainable food future is an urgent matter that depends on global collaborative efforts. This event took place on the 19th April 2023, ahead...

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Review

17 November 2022

The truth about plant protein

Alpro Foundation's annual online symposium 2022. Dietary guidelines recommend increasing the consumption of plant-based foods and lowering the consumption of animal-based foods both for health benefits and environmental...

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