Scientists from Tufts University (USA) have found that consuming large amounts of plant protein in middle age can significantly increase the likelihood of a healthy old age. The results of the research were published at: magazine American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).
Human life expectancy has increased significantly over the past decades. It is also important that the risks of healthy old age not accompanied by disability and serious conditions increase. Diet plays an important role in people’s lives, so it is important to find the right foods to stay healthy throughout your life.
48 thousand people whose health has been monitored for several years participated in this study. The authors also collected data on the participants’ diets.
Data analysis showed that higher protein intake was associated with improved physical function and reduced muscle wasting in older adults. Protein intake may also prevent bone loss and fractures in this vulnerable population. At the same time, high consumption of animal protein in adulthood also increases the risk of premature death from cardiovascular complications.
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