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There are several factors that can play an important role in establishing a person’s cardiometabolic health, such as blood sugar levels, blood pressure, and body composition, including visceral or abdominal fat, subcutaneous fat, and muscle mass

Numerous sources, including the new dietary guidelines from the United States, recommend increasing protein intake. Now, a review of more than 350 studies —primarily in laboratory animals— carried out by two researchers suggests, on the contrary, that consuming less protein could have greater health benefits. According to the authors, “it is clear that protein provides benefits…