# @healthline on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db-7u2DoO8z
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69279321-healthline-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-13T14:17:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Healthline (@healthline) — https://gondola.cc/healthline

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🍗 A new review of over 350 laboratory and animal studies found that reducing protein intake may improve metabolism while lowering inflammation and cellular damage.

💡 While optimal protein depends on age, health, and activity level, the main takeaway is clear. There are benefits of protein to muscle growth and exercise response of active individuals. However, because most people are sedentary, many consume far more than necessary, which likely leads to negative health consequences.

🔗 Click the link in bio to learn more. 

Article Fact Checked By: Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D
Article Review Date: 8/6/26
Source: Mandy French. (2026, August 6). Longevity: Eating Less Protein Linked to Healthy Aging in New Studies. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/health-news/longevity-less-protein-linked-healthy-aging

#protein #nutrition #longevity #proteinintake #healthyaging #healthnews

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proteinintake, nutrition, healthnews, protein, longevity, healthyaging

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