High animal protein intake associated with higher, plant protein with lower mortality rate

Monday, August 1, 2016 - 11:41 in Health & Medicine

The largest study to examine the effects of different sources of dietary protein found that a high intake of proteins from animal sources -- particularly processed and unprocessed red meats -- was associated with a higher mortality rate, while a high intake of protein from plant sources was associated with a lower risk of death.

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