Nearly Half Of Adults In The United States Want More Protein

A Dominican doctor brings Happy Protein to America.
Created by Dr. Amny Acosta Then, the GLP-1 friendly supplement introduces Metabolismo Feliz to consumers in America connecting nutrition, flavors that remind us of our childhood, and a physician's personal journey.

MIAMI, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- With 48% of American adults seeking more protein, according to Circana's 2026 Eating Patterns in America report, Happy Protein is entering the market in the United States with a story that begins long before its formula: a childhood experience that helped shape a physician's approach to weight management and nutrition.

At nine, Dr. Amny Acosta Then was called "little whale" at school. She later experienced bulimia and, after becoming a physician and having her first baby, developed obesity. Her own weight-management journey included a gastric balloon and, later, GLP-1. These experiences led Dr. Acosta to Peso Feliz™, the approach she created to help patients build a healthier relationship with weight.

Now 40, Acosta Then is focused on building muscle with her future in mind, prioritizing strength, function, and wellbeing as she approaches 60. That personal perspective informs her work as a specialist in bariatric endoscopy and clinical nutrition and as medical director of Salutte Clinic. In 2024, Forbes Dominican Republic recognized her among its 50 Powerful Women. According to her practice, she has accompanied more than 8,000 weight-management cases.

But reaching a weight-management goal was not always the end of the story. After observing patients regain weight, Acosta Then returned to studying practical ways to complement their care. That inquiry led to Metabolismo Feliz, her science-informed supplemental line, and ultimately to develop Happy Protein.

According to the brand, Happy Protein underwent three years of formulation and development in laboratories in the United States before reaching consumers. Its introduction coincides with the announcement of Salutte Clinic's arrival in the American country.

Happy Protein is a soy-based dietary supplement that provides 20 grams of plant protein, two grams of fiber, and zero grams of sugar per serving. It contains essential amino acids, including branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs), as well as naturally occurring peptides.

Positioned as GLP-1-friendly, it offers adults an option for complementing their protein intake including during appetite changes.

The launch also comes amid growing research into the relationship between nutrition and emotional health. A 2026 meta-analysis published in Nutrition Reviews associated higher total protein intake with lower odds of depression across observational studies, highlighting an area of continued investigation into diet and wellbeing.

Available through Amazon and the brand's online channels. For more visit: https://metabolismofeliz.com/ 

About Dr. Amny Acosta Then

Dr. Amny Acosta Then is a Dominican bariatric endoscopist, bestselling author of Peso Feliz: Libérate de la presión del peso ideal, founder of the Peso Feliz™ Method, and director of Salutte Clinic, with locations in Santiago, Santo Domingo, and Florida. Recognized by Forbes as one of the Dominican Republic's 50 Most Powerful Women, she is a pioneer in non-surgical weight management and obesity care.

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