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Finding the balance between protein and autophagy for longevity
12:33 - 15:16 (02:43)
Longevity researchers are cautioning against excessive protein intake as it can activate a pathway that hinders the body's ability to clean itself called autophagy, which is crucial for repair and regeneration. The key is to find a balance between building muscle and allowing the body's natural renewal processes to take place.
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Longevity researchers suggest that excessive intake of protein can inhibit autophagy, the body's in-built recycling and cleaning pathway, which can affect its regenerative properties.
12:33 - 15:16 (02:43)
Longevity
Summary
Longevity researchers suggest that excessive intake of protein can inhibit autophagy, the body's in-built recycling and cleaning pathway, which can affect its regenerative properties. There is a need to find a balance between muscle building and allowing the body's repair and regeneration mechanism to function.