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#222 ‒ How nutrition impacts longevity | Matt Kaeberlein, Ph.D

The Peter Attia Drive

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Protein, mTOR, and Longevity

This chapter explores the critical role of protein intake in muscle health and its implications for longevity, emphasizing recent research on rapamycin and mTOR signaling pathways. It discusses the complexities of protein requirements, examining how different forms of protein restriction can affect lifespan based on lifestyle and body composition. The conversation highlights the intricate relationship between dietary factors and aging, focusing on the biological mechanisms that regulate protein synthesis and metabolic health.

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