High Intensity Health with Mike Mutzel, MS
Media Claims Protein 'Damages Your Arteries' Here’s The Study Facts
Feb 28, 2024
Debunking media claims of protein damaging arteries, the podcast delves into a study's flaws and implications. Discussing junk protein, canola oil, and the impact of plant vs. animal protein on heart disease. Exploring mTOR in immune cells, new mechanisms of heart disease, and the stimulation of mTOR by protein.
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- Study didn't assess artery health despite media claims.
- Protein-rich meals may activate mTOR signaling linked to atherosclerosis development.
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Study on Protein Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk
Research conducted on protein intake highlights a study examining the impact of protein consumption on atherosclerosis. The study focused on the effects of high versus low protein diets on mTOR signaling, a pathway associated with growth in the body. By analyzing 23 human subjects, the study revealed that protein-rich meals, particularly containing sugar-enriched and canola oil-infused proteins, might elevate processes linked to atherosclerosis. However, the study's animal model arm, involving mice genetically predisposed to cardiovascular issues, did not examine atherosclerosis markers directly in humans.
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