Ep. 266 - Are Plant-based Proteins Actually Superior?

After their recent reconciliation, the Erics got together for this duo episode to bond over their mutual love of protein. But, dear listener, this might not be the home-cooked high-protein meal you hoped for. Dr. Trexler tackles the question of whether or not, GASP, protein restriction might extend lifespan! Then, to add insult to injury, the Erics dig into the question of whether or not plant-based protein sources could be superior to animal sources for improving healthy aging! Along the way, you'll also learn about the limitations of both epidemiological and mechanistic protein research, and how the two can complement each other to lead to more robust conclusions. So grab your pea protein shakes - or maybe your protein-free placebo - and tune in for another monster episode of Iron Culture.

00:00 Introduction to another Eric duo episode and protein restriction?!

https://massresearchreview.com/

12:10 Caloric restriction for longevity

Speakman 2007 Starving for life: what animal studies can and cannot tell us about the use of caloric restriction to prolong human lifespan https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17374682/ 

24:23 Protein restriction for longevity

Speakman 2016 Calories or protein? The effect of dietary restriction on lifespan in rodents is explained by calories alone https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27006163/ 

Korat 2024 Dietary protein intake in midlife in relation to healthy aging - results from the prospective Nurses' Health Study cohort https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38309825/

36:49 Protein sources, healthy ageing, and methionine restriction

Richie 2023 Dietary Methionine and Total Sulfur Amino Acid Restriction in Healthy Adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36806866/

44:30 Dosages to maximise outcomes

Morton 2018 A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28698222/

Nunes 2022 Systematic review and meta-analysis of protein intake to support muscle mass and function in healthy adults https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35187864/

57:52 Plant vs animal sources of protein and accompanying food

Zou 2020 mTOR signaling pathway and mTOR inhibitors in cancer: progress and challenges https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32175074/

1:08:53 Planting the flag on this study

1:14:08 Nutrition science and study design discussion

1:24:23 Eat your vegetables and bringing back the third host next time