A recent study from USC indicates that the proportion of protein and amino acids may play a role in promoting healthy aging. Researchers examined a low-protein, methionine-restricted diet in mice aged 20 months, observing an extended healthspan, decreased body fat, diminished frailty, and maintained lean mass. Additionally, the team analyzed dietary and health information from over 200,000 individuals, discovering that those with higher animal protein consumption exhibited approximately double the incidence of diabetes compared to those with minimal or no animal protein intake. Nevertheless, these human findings are observational, and the researchers emphasize the necessity of controlled clinical trials to ascertain if these effects are applicable to humans.
Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using Al-assisted tools.
ai-generated
