Strong Support
correlational
For people over 66, eating more protein—especially from animal sources—is linked to a lower risk of dying from any cause or from cancer, compared to those who eat very little protein.
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Low Protein Intake is Associated with a Major Reduction in IGF-1, Cancer, and Overall Mortality in the 65 and Younger but Not Older Population
Cohort Study
Human & Animal
2014 Mar 4Contradicting (0)
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No contradicting evidence found
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