High animal protein intake associated with higher, plant protein with lower mortality rate
date:Aug 05, 2016
Increased death risk primarily associated with red meats, eggs and dairy -- not found among those with healthy lifestyle


The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that a high intake of proteins from animal sources -- particularly processed and unprocessed red meats -- was associated with a higher mortality rate, while a high intake of protein from plant sources was associated with a lower risk of death. Results from the study -- which analyzed data

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