Early Death

Could too much protein put you on the path toward an early grave? For middle-aged people who consume lots of meat, milk and cheese, the answer could be yes.

A  diet high in animal proteins during middle age were four times more likely to die of cancer than contemporaries with low-protein diets — a risk factor, if accurate, comparable to smoking. They also were several times more likely to die of diabetes.

The great majority of Americans should reduce their protein intake. The best change would be to lower the daily intake of all proteins, but especially animal-derived proteins.

Source: Washington Post "Too much protein could lead to early death, study says"