Research
Macro partitioning
High intake of animal protein, particularly red and processed meat, is associated with increased all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality in middle-aged adults, whereas plant protein is protective.
If you are under 65, try replacing some animal proteins (especially red and processed meats) with plant proteins like legumes, nuts, and seeds. This substitution is linked to lower risks of heart disease, cancer, and early death.
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Animal protein intake was related to a higher risk of mortality, particularly CVD mortality. In contrast, higher plant protein intake was associated with lower all-cause mortality. The substitution of animal protein from a variety of food sources, particularly processed red meat, with plant protein was associated with a lower risk of mortality...
Why this rating
Large prospective cohort studies (131,342 participants) and meta-analyses.
Source
The impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health
Munehiro Kitada et al. · EBioMedicine · 2019
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