Eating a lot of protein is tied to a higher chance of dying from any cause.
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High-protein diets are associated with an increased risk of all-cause mortality.
There's disagreement
ObservationalThe 2 studies we reviewed point in different directions — there's no clear consensus.
What the research says
2 studies reviewedSupporting (1)
Cohort StudyHuman2022
The study followed patients on dialysis and found that those who ate a lot of protein had a higher chance of dying compared to those who ate a moderate amount, which matches the claim.
Contradicting (1)
Systematic Review With Meta-AnalysisMeta-analysis2020
Eating more protein, especially from plants, is linked to a lower chance of dying, not a higher one.
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