Association between plant and animal protein and biological aging: findings from the UK Biobank.

Xiaoqing Xu, Jinxia Hu, Xibo Pang, Xuanyang Wang, Huan Xu, Xuemin Yan, Jia Zhang, Sijia Pan, Wei Wei, Ying Li

Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene, School of Public Health, The National Key Discipline, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, 150081, China. · pubmed

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Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between plant protein, animal protein and biological aging through different dimensions of biological aging indices. Then explore the effects of substitution of plant protein, animal protein, and their food sources on biological aging.

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Research summary

The study investigates the relationship between dietary protein sources and biological aging, which aligns with the broader themes of longevity research. However, while it contributes to understanding dietary impacts on aging, the findings are likely to be incremental rather than transformative, limiting its overall impact on the field.

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