Eating less protein could slow aging, review of 350 studies finds

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A review of more than 350 studies by Bailey A. Knopf and Dudley W. Lamming suggests eating less protein could slow biological aging, improve metabolic health, and potentially extend lifespan, challenging the belief that more protein is always better. The researchers warn that sedentary adults may be consuming more protein than they need and argue that protein recommendations should be personalized by age and activity level.

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