Animal Protein Rich Diet Linked to Death Risk in Men: Study

Some men usually consume higher levels of protein to build muscles. Protein is very essential for one's overall health and body growth. According to a recent study, a diet rich in animal protein and meat puts an individual at a higher risk of death. 

The study mentioned that especially men who consume a diet high in animal protein have a 23 percent greater risk of death than those who consume a balanced diet. The study also cleared that the consumption of plant-based protein does not lead to any side effect.

The study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

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The study further added that people with type-2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases or cancer are linked to a higher risk of death in men. Whereas men without these diseases were not associated with this risk.

"These findings should not be generalised to older people who are at a greater risk of malnutrition and whose intake of protein often remains below the recommended amount," said Heli Virtanen, a postdoctoral candidate from the University of Eastern Finland.

For the study 2,600 men were observed aged between 42 and 60.

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The findings of the study wanted to investigate the effect of protein intake on one's health and on people with chronic health conditions.

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