Menu
Dr. Weil Logo Dr. Weil Logo Weil™ Andrew Weil, M.D.
  • Health & Wellness
    Health & Wellness
    Body, Mind & Spirit
    • Addiction
    • Allergy & Asthma
    • Autoimmune Disorders
    • Back Pain
    • Bone & Joint
    • Cancer
    • Colds & Flu
    • Dental & Oral
    • Diabetes
    • Disease & Disorders
    • Ears, Nose, & Throat
    • Feet
    • Gastrointestinal
    • Hair, Skin, & Nails
    • Headache
    • Heart
    • Insects & Parasites
    • Liver & Kidney
    • Mental Health
    • Pregnancy & Fertility
    • Respiratory
    • Sexual Health
    • Sleep Issues
    • Stress & Anxiety
    • Vision
    Balanced Living
    • Exercise & Fitness
    • Gardening
    • Healthy Home
    • Healthy Living
    • Meditation & Inspiration
    • Meet Dr. Weil
    • Pets & Pet Care
    • Technology
    • Wellness Therapies
    Health Centers
    • Aging Gracefully
    • Children
    • Condition Care Guide
    • Men
    • Women
  • Diet & Nutrition
    Diet & Nutrition
    Anti-Inflammatory Diet & Pyramid
    Anti-Inflammatory Diet Pyramid
    Cooking & Cookware
    Healthy Cooking & Cookware
    Diets & Weight Loss
    Diets & Weight Loss
    Food Safety
    Diets & Nutrition - Food Safety
    Nutrition
    healthy nutrition
    Recipes
    healthy recipes
  • Vitamins, Supplements & Herbs
    Vitamins, Supplements & Herbs
    Herbs
    herbal remedies - herbs
    Supplements & Remedies
    suppliments & remedies
    Vitamins
    ask-dr-weil_vitamins-supplements-herbs_vitamins-topnav
  • Ask Dr. Weil
  • Blogs
    Blogs
    Bulletins
    The Legacy Of Living Yes | Spontaneous Happiness | Andrew Weil, M.D.
    Health Tips
    Healthy Drinks To Start Sipping | Andrew Weil, M.D.
    Spontaneous Happiness
    blog_spontaneous-happiness_topnav
  • COVID-19
  • Dr. Weil Origins Skin Care
  • Marketplace
  • Healthy Aging
  • Podcasts
  • Meet Dr. Weil
  • Accessibility
  • Subscribe
Plant Protein For Longer Life
Subscribe
Press "Enter" to search
  1. Home
  2. Blog
  3. Bulletins

Plant Protein For Longer Life

Plant Protein For Longer Life | Weekly Bulletins | Andrew Weil, M.D.
1 min

This news comes from Japan where scientists followed 70,696 midlife men and women for an average of 18 years. The study team found that those who consumed the most plant protein had a 28 percent lower rate of death from heart disease and a 28 percent lower rate of stroke than their peers. The researchers wrote that their study suggests that plant protein “may provide beneficial health effects, and that replacement of red and processed meat protein with plant or fish protein may increase longevity.” The study showed that substituting three percent of calories from red meat with nine ounces of plant protein was associated with lower death rates including fewer deaths from cancer and cardiovascular disease. Because this was an observational study, it suggests – but cannot prove – links between consuming more plant protein and lower death rates.  

My take? You need only 10 to 20 percent of calories from protein each day – a modest amount. It’s well known that very high protein diets accelerate calcium loss from the body and increase the risk of osteoporosis. Protein foods from animals higher in the food chain such as meat and fish also concentrate environmental toxins. The protein from plants, such as beans, whole grains, vegetables, and from fruits such as avocadoes, is the healthier choice for most of our protein needs. In addition, plant proteins come packaged with fiber, carbohydrates, healthful fats and phytocompounds that can help protect against many diseases. 

Source:
Sanjeev Budhathoki et al, “Association of Animal and Plant Protein Intake With All-Cause and Cause-Specific Mortality,” JAMA Internal Medicine, August 26, 2019, doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2019.2806 

 More from this week’s bulletin: 

  • Low-Fat Diet For Women’s Health 
  • Plastic Everywhere, Even In Human Waste 
  • This week’s recipe: Lemon Olive Oil Cake 

Sign up for Dr. Weil’s Newsletters

Read more tips, recipes, and insights on a wide variety of topics from Dr. Weil here.

Selection of food that is rich in calcium, copy space
Nutrition

Do You Need More Protein?

Apples & Tea For Longer Life | Weekly Bulletins | Andrew Weil, M.D.
Bulletins

Apples & Tea For Longer Life

Advertisement
Related Weil Products

Follow Dr. Weil On Instagram!

Looking for the very latest photos from Dr. Weil of his daily life, his Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs, his garden, and his wellness travels? Follow along on Instagram and see what he’s up to! You can also find him on Facebook and Twitter.
Dr. Weil's Photos
Dr. Weil on Healthy Aging

Start Your 14-Day Free Trial

Free Newsletters

Stay Connected With Dr. Weil

Anti-Inflammatory Diet

Follow Dr. Weil’s Food Pyramid

Get Dr Weils Newsletter Updates

Exclusive Lifestyle, Nutrition & Health Advice

Dr. Weil's FREE health living advice delivered to you!

By clicking "Subscribe," you agree to the DrWeil.com Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive emails from DrWeil.com, and you may opt out of DrWeil.com subscriptions at any time.

Trending Now

Food Dye Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Dr. Weil
Bulletins

Food Dye Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Is Green Tea A Better Choice Than Coffee? | Andrew Weil, M.D.
Bulletins

Is Green Tea A Better Choice Than Coffee?

Regular Yoga Linked To Lower Heart Disease Risk
Bulletins

Regular Yoga Linked To Lower Heart Disease Risk

Exercise May Help Fight Prostate Cancer | Bulletins | Dr. Weil
Bulletins

A Single Session Of Exercise May Help Fight Prostate Cancer

Get Dr Weils Newsletter Updates

Stay Connected With Dr. Weil - Get Free Newsletters Right In Your Inbox

Exclusive Lifestyle, Nutrition & Health Advice

Dr. Weil Logo Weil™ Andrew Weil, M.D.
Information
  • About Us
  • Press Information
  • Advertising
  • Contact Us
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Manage Email Subscription
Trending Articles
Food Dye Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease | Dr. Weil
Bulletins

Food Dye Linked To Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Is Green Tea A Better Choice Than Coffee? | Andrew Weil, M.D.
Bulletins

Is Green Tea A Better Choice Than Coffee?

Daily Tips
Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar
Health Tips

Artificial Sweeteners & Weight Loss?

Should You Worry About White Spots on Fingernails?
Health Tips

Repair Dry & Brittle Fingernails!

  • Flickr
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Youtube
  • Pinterest
  • Instagram

Terms of Use | Privacy Policy

Information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional. You should not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication or other treatment. Any third party offering or advertising on this website does not constitute an endorsement by Andrew Weil, M.D. or Healthy Lifestyle Brands.

©Copyright2023 Healthy Lifestyle Brands, LLC. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited. www.drweil.com