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Does Eating Less Protein Produce Healthier Aging and Metabolism?
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For adults already consuming sufficient protein, additional intake may offer little benefit while moderate reduction could improve metabolic health. The findings run counter to prevailing dietary trends and supplement marketing that emphasize high protein consumption.
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Reducing protein intake increases the hormone FGF21, which promotes thermogenesis in adipose tissue, causing the body to burn fat as fuel rather than store it.
Lower protein consumption affects cellular signaling pathways that control growth, damage repair, and recycling of old cell parts, all processes implicated in aging.
The researchers distinguish protein restriction from deficiency, emphasizing the goal is avoiding unnecessary excess rather than depriving the body of essential nutrients.
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