#372 Glycine and Protein for Longevity; Genetic Bottlenecks and MTHFR - Chris Masterjohn PhD
Siim Land Podcast
Optimal Methionine and Glycine Balance for Vegan and Carnivore Diets
Ancestrally, whole animal consumption provided a balanced intake of methionine and glycine through collagenous tissues. Both nose-to-tail carnivore and whole foods vegan diets offer a decent balance between methionine and glycine, but it is harder to reach protein targets on a vegan diet without supplements. Deviating from whole foods vegan diet requires more balance micromanagement. Maintaining a good methionine glycine balance in a vegan diet can help in preventing conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis, contributing to longevity.
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