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Protein (specially the aminoacid methionine) is actually known to shorten lifespan in mammals. It does this by decreasing the level of FGF-21 in the body. Advic
by rafaelero 4y ago
Protein (specially the aminoacid methionine) is actually known to shorten lifespan in mammals. It does this by decreasing the level of FGF-21 in the body. Advices to maximize lifespan should mention restricting dietary protein.
- sawmurai 4y agoInteresting, I have never heard that one before. Would you mind sharing a source?
- rafaelero 4y agoYou know all those studies on caloric restriction that show life extension benefits? Looks like their benefits are mediated by FGF21 increase resulted by protein reduction [1]. 1. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29499-8 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-29499-8