- Getting your protein intake right is critical - how much you have makes a big difference to your body weight and risk of cancer.
- The word protein comes from the Greek word 'Proteos' meaning taking first place thus your diet should be built around your protein intake.
- However, protein is a double-edged sword where it is vital for optimal health but can also be dangerous in that a high protein intake below the age of 65 years can lead to an increased risk of many cancers and higher mortality (death) rate2.
- Your dietitian can work out this protein intake for you taking into consideration all the other sources of the building blocks of protein i.e. the amino acids that are found abundantly in foods like vegetables, fruit, legumes. You can easily go way beyond your body's needs for protein
- A one-size-fits-all approach is now fading fast. As a unique individual, you will need to have your dietary intake tailored to you personally. There are many technologically advanced cutting-edge approaches such as Nutrigenomics which match your diet to your DNA and the Gut Microbiome now shaping up to be of tremendous importance to your health
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References:
- Groff, J. L. and S. A. S. Gropper (2000). Advanced nutrition and human metabolism, West/Wadsworth Belmont, CA.
- Levine, M. E., et al. (2014). "Low protein intake is associated with a major reduction in IGF-1, cancer, and overall mortality in the 65 and younger but not older population." Cell Metabolism 19(3): 407-417.
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