Message #43244

[mccoy]

Steve, yes, during the latest years I've been studying and I've been experimenting with myself. There are several narratives, and I don't know where to begin, the topic is far, very far from having been elucidated, especially because we don't have biological markers that indicate which is the best amount of protein and essential aminoacids (EAAs) for longevity.

Since you asked I'm going to try and write a synthesis, not now though since I'm almost going to hit the hay. And then I'm going to try and frame the scientific knowledge into the metaphysical knowledge of Raja Yoga.

For now, the opposite narratives are these:

1) The vegans, who say that low(ish) or better moderate protein is best for health and longevity

2) The school of Valter Longo, who say that moderate protein (the official RDA) is best for longevity until about age 65, and then more protein is best for longevity.

3) The school of Dan Layman (the muscle-centric theory) , who says that high protein (2 X the RDA animal protein mainly) is best for longevity since muscles are organs that favor longevity

4) The school of Peter Attia, who says that avoiding sarcopenia, the atrophy of muscles with age, is essential to increase longevity, then a very high protein intake is recommended to capitalize on muscle and bones hypertrophy. He suggests almost 4 X RDA amount of protein, mainly of animal origin)