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Study suggests eating less protein could be key to healthy aging for most adults (abcnews.com)
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A major scientific review is challenging the idea that more protein is always better.

The review, led by pathologist and biomedical researcher Dudley Lamming and published in the journal Cell Press Blue, examined more than 350 studies involving humans, mice, insects, yeast, and other organisms.

The review found that eating less protein, or less of certain amino acids that make up protein, may turn on body processes linked to healthier aging, as well as metabolism, the process by which the body turns food and drinks into energy.

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[–] 3 points 3 months ago (6 children)

What about meal shakes like Huel? I wouldn't recommend a Huel only diet but each serving is 33% of a ton of minerals and vitamins. It might have too much protein in relation to this new information.

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (5 children)

    Most protein drinks (and I assume meal shakes, but I will look into those now) have lots of potassium. They do make dialysis-friendly protein drinks, although the ones I can find have 10g protein which is not nothing, but considering they take up ¼-⅓ of my daily liquid intake, I don't like them for that reason. heh.

    But an otherwise excellent thought <3

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago (4 children)

    640 mg potassium. 25 grams of plant based protein, though.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago (3 children)

    From what I can find, the potassium is nearly double that, but maybe my info is outdated. But even with yours, four eggs are about 25g carbs with 275mg potassium. Phosphrous - which I didn't happen to mention - is about the same - but I also take phosphorous binders which helps (in both cases).

    However, the annoying thing is that the Huel would be ⅔ of my entire daily fluid allowance - which is 32oz. Which is why I also mentioned the fluid intake, because dialysis-friendly ones tend to be like 12 ounces I think - maybe less, I haven't paid enough attention because I don't use them. heh

    But I think you for following up - and while I think it's not useful for me, I think they are useful for some, or maybe even many. :)

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  • [–] 2 points 3 months ago* (2 children)

    I forgot about the liquid restriction. You could make it with less liquid but it would probably be pretty off-putting texture-wise.

    Edit: maybe their nutrition bars would work for you?

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