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Plant vs. Animal Proteins

Nutrition Facts with Dr. Greger

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Do Vegetarians and Vegans Get Enough Protein?

People who eat more protein tend to live shorter lives, but this is mainly driven by the harmful association of animal protein. Plant base protein also stands as an important step to lower the body burden of harmful pollutons. The n i h a a r p study is the largest diet a cohort study in history. Anagan simply swapping three % of calories from various animal protein sources with plant protein was associated with ten% decreased overall mortality. And you get even twice that benefit if you get rid of eggs too.

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