Message #40756

[mccoy]

@ both Eric  & Steve: protein is still debated, a very debated issue in nutrition. Amount of protein needed, quality of protein needed, in age groups and so on.

Usually, moderation in protein is pro-longevity, and an abundance of protein is pro-aging. Abundance is a relative term though, it depends upon activity, age an so on. Usually, for older people (65 and over) it's better to eat more protein to avoid sarcopenia, which is a condition detrimental to health and longevity.

Exercise is the best, because it counteracts the tendency to sarcopenia, giving a growing signal to muscles even without the protein signal.

I like to listen to everyone in nutrition, from the vegans to the heavy protein eaters. I do not agree with eating an abundance of protein but I agree that protein is not all the same.

Protein from almonds and nuts, from example,  is less effective than animal protein since it has the issue of a lesser absorption due to the limiting digestibility of some limiting essential aminoacids. Soy products do not have this issue. Animal products like dairy products do not have this issue.

It seems that roasted pistachios have a decent DIAAS score. Also some mixtures of protein have a DIAAS score higher than the single foods.

I think this is the reason why SRF never insisted on a vegan diet, including in the diet practiced by their monks dairy products and eggs. Not very much is needed of these foods.