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Eating less protein could slow aging, major review finds
ScienceDailySunday, August 2, 2026 at 4:52 AM
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A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need. Eating less protein appears to improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and cellular damage, and activate pathways linked to healthier aging and longer…
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need. Eating less protein appears to improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and cellular damage, and activate pathways linked to healthier aging and longer…
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A sweeping review of more than 350 studies suggests that the protein boom may be overselling what many people actually need. Eating less protein appears to improve metabolism, reduce inflammation and cellular damage, and activate pathways linked to healthier aging and longer…
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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.
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