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A Tufts and Harvard University study shows that favoring plant-based proteins over animal ones in midlife supports healthy aging, especially for individuals assigned female at birth.
Over 120,000 registered nurses' data from the Nurses’ Health Study since 1976 was analyzed, revealing a link between midlife protein consumption and better health in later years.
A diet with predominantly plant-based protein and a small amount of animal protein in midlife is conducive to good health and longevity.
he findings add weight to existing research emphasizing the health benefits of plant-centric diets, known for reducing risks of chronic diseases like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes.
The study specifically explores how protein sources, especially from plants, relate to healthy aging, finding that older adults with more plant-based proteins are less likely to experience frailty.
The study was published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
