Kindly let me know which is better for my health, plant or animal protein. I am a 60-year-old man.
Charles (by SMS)
Regularly eating more plant-based protein than animal protein may significantly lower your cardiovascular and coronary heart disease risk. A diet with a higher ratio of plant to animal protein may have cardiovascular benefits.
A 30-year study found people who ate a higher ratio of plant protein had a lower risk of both cardiovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Experts say plant proteins have high amounts of fiber and healthy fats and low levels of saturated fats, which can have cardio-metabolic benefits. Therefore, diets with a higher ratio of plant to animal protein may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.
These plant proteins are often associated with higher amounts of healthy fats, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. They have also been found to improve cardiometabolic risk factors like inflammatory biomarkers, blood pressure, and blood lipids.
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