Adults who consume more plant-based than animal-sourced proteins have longer life expectancies, according to a recent study spanning 101 countries. The research analyzed publicly available demographic data between 1961 and 2018. “Higher animal-based protein supplies were associated with enhanced survivorship during infancy and early childhood, independent of total calorie supplies, while plant-based protein-rich environments were associated with improved survivorship in later life and overall life expectancy at birth,” the study reveals.
