Diet plays a key role in the quest for longevity, since some foods have positive effects and others have negative effects on wellness. Yet the net positives and negatives may not be the same for every age group.
A recent study links the intake of plant-based protein to longevity in adults, aligning with existing research associating plant-based diets with many health benefits. However, an unexpected finding was that eating animal-based protein was associated with a lower death risk in children younger than age 5.
