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In adults over 66 years, high protein intake is associated with reduced all-cause and cancer mortality compared to low protein intake, likely to prevent sarcopenia and frailty.
If you are over 66, ensure you are getting adequate protein. Low protein intake in this age group is linked to higher death rates, likely due to muscle loss and frailty. Focus on high-quality protein sources.
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However, among those aged 66 years and older, the HP diet was associated with the opposite effect on all-cause and cancer-related mortality... Compared to those in the LP group, the participants in the HP and MP groups exhibited a 28% and 21% reduction in all-cause mortality, respectively.
Why this rating
Large nationally representative study (6381 individuals).
Source
The impact of dietary protein intake on longevity and metabolic health
Munehiro Kitada et al. · EBioMedicine · 2019
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