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Sharayah Carter, Lecturer Human Biosciences (Nutrition and Dietetics), RMIT University

Eating less protein may ‘slow’ ageing. But here’s why the evidence isn’t clear-cut

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Protein powders. Protein yoghurt. Protein snack bars. Protein is everywhere. Supermarket shelves and social media are full of messages encouraging us to eat more of this nutrient.

But now, a new review of over 350 studies suggests eating less protein may be linked to healthier ageing, by slowing down the biological process of ageing in cells.

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