Importance of Accounting for Fruits and Vegetables in Protein Intake Studies

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Adjusting for fruits and vegetables is crucial when evaluating the impacts of varying protein intake levels. A study highlighted the link between high protein consumption and increased diet quality, mostly driven by higher vegetable intake. Failure to include diet quality in the analysis may skew results on the benefits of animal versus plant protein sources. When comparing individuals with similar fruit and vegetable intake levels but different protein sources, plant protein was associated with benefits while animal or dairy protein intake did not show significant advantages. This suggests that the perceived benefits of animal protein might actually stem from the accompanying higher intake of plant-based foods, particularly legumes.

Episode #318. 50,000 women. 30 years of follow-up. The results of a new study are in: learn the truth about how your protein intake will affect your long-term health. What kind of protein should you consume? How much? And what difference will it really make on longevity?

Today, I’m unpacking the results from the new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, “Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging - results from prospective Nurses' Health Study cohort”.

This new study from researchers at Harvard University and Tufts University has been regularly misinterpreted online, and in this episode, I’ll set the facts straight. Learn the three most important protein takeaways from this study, hear my take on Layne Norton’s interpretation, and crack the code to using protein as a tool for healthy aging.

Specifically, I cover:

Introduction to Protein and Longevity (00:00)
Study Overview and Methodology (01:24)
Key Findings on Protein Sources (05:33)
Lane Norton's Review and Critique (06:38)
Analysis of Different Protein Types (10:02)
Practical Recommendations for Protein Intake (17:13)
Conclusion and Final Thoughts (21:34)

If you’re interested in the Danish Dietary Guidelines, you can find them in English here.

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