Longevity Doctor Reveals the Best Diets for Healthy Aging — and the Change to Make at 65

. . .While protein is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health, eating too much protein — especially at a certain age — could be shaving years off your life.

“Animal proteins are rich in arginine, leucine and contain specific sequences of amino acids that stimulate IGF-1 secretion, whereas an equivalent quantity of plant-based proteins are less likely to trigger the same amount of IGF-1,” Dr. Joseph Antoun, CEO of the longevity company L-Nutra, told The Post.

IGF-1 is a hormone, primarily produced in the liver, that plays a crucial role in promoting growth and regulating metabolism.

It’s essential for building muscle when you’re young and especially when you’re older, as muscle loss often accelerates over 60. Because IGF-1 levels tend to decline in adulthood, it’s important to maintain a healthy range to support well-being.

“Before age 30, it is considered healthy to consume certain amounts of meat in a plant-based diet,” Antoun said.

“The same applies after the age of 65, when the body’s food absorption capability begins to decrease and muscle becomes an essential organ for longevity.” (Read more from “Longevity Doctor Reveals the Best Diets for Healthy Aging — and the Change to Make at 65” HERE)

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