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Low-Protein Diet May Extend Lifespan

Posted by Soulskill on from the suddenly-i-feel-much-healthier dept.

sciencehabit writes "A new theory about the foods that can extend life is taking shape, and it's sure to be a controversial one. Two studies out this week, one in mice (PDF) and another primarily in people (PDF), suggest that eating relatively little protein and lots of carbohydrates — the opposite of what's urged by many human diet plans, including the popular Atkins Diet — extends life and fortifies health."

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  1. Misleading Summary; Less than exhaustive research. by digsbo · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Full article indicates the human study was based on a one-time interview with participants. Even then (FTFA): "as the NHANES cohort aged, protein became more important. In the over-65 crowd, those who ate lots of protein survived longer, on average, than those who ate less."

    So, sort of, maybe, but not.