People in Korea who ate a lot more carbs than protein were slightly more likely to die sooner than those who ate a more balanced amount.

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Association between carbohydrate to protein or fat ratio and mortality: A prospective cohort study.

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2024 Oct

This study found that Korean adults over 40 who ate a lot more carbs than protein had a slightly higher chance of dying sooner than those who ate more protein relative to carbs — exactly what the claim says.

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Association between carbohydrate to protein or fat ratio and mortality: A prospective cohort study.

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DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2024.08.008

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