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Low-Protein “Longevity Diet” Linked to Fat Loss, Muscle Preservation, and Healthy Aging

A new study suggests the secret to healthier aging may not be eating less but eating the right balance of protein and amino acids. Could healthier aging depend less on cutting calories and more on getting the right balance of protein and amino acids?

Low-Protein “Longevity Diet” Linked to Fat Loss, Muscle Preservation, and Healthy Aging

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A new study suggests the secret to healthier aging may not be eating less but eating the right balance of protein and amino acids.

Could healthier aging depend less on cutting calories and more on getting the right balance of protein and amino acids?

A new USC study, published in Cell Metabolism, suggests that possibility.

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A new study suggests the secret to healthier aging may not be eating less but eating the right balance of protein and amino acids. Could healthier aging depend less on cutting calories and more on getting the right balance of protein and amino acids? A new USC study, published in Cell Metabolism, suggests that possibility.

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