Eating More Protein Might Not Be as Healthy as You Think

A comprehensive look at scientific research to date points to unexpected benefits from consuming less protein, challenging the surging popularity of protein-packed meals and snacks. The research also raises a bigger question: How much protein do we really need?

BY KEVIN HAYNES, NEWS WRITER

A sweeping review of more than 350 studies challenges the assumption that consuming more protein is always healthy, finding that a reduction in protein intake may improve metabolism and other biological processes associated with healthier aging and a longer life.

The new analysis, published in the journal Cell Press Blue,........

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