The Claim
Each additional 3% of daily energy intake from plant protein is associated with a 5% reduction in all-cause mortality risk, indicating a linear dose-response relationship.
What the research says
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Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.
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For every 3% increase in daily calories from plant protein, the risk of dying from any cause decreases by 5%.
See the scientific wording
Each additional 3% of daily energy from plant protein is associated with a 5% reduction in all-cause mortality risk, demonstrating a quantifiable, linear dose-response relationship that supports the public health recommendation to increase plant protein intake as a simple dietary modification for longevity.
Eating more plant protein lowers harmful substances in the blood, reduces inflammation and cell damage, and decreases a growth signal that speeds up aging and cancer. This slows down the damage that leads to heart disease, cancer, and death.
What the research says
1 studyThis study found that if you replace a little bit of your daily food calories with plant-based proteins like beans or nuts, you’re 5% less likely to die from any cause — and that small change adds up over time.
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