According to Professor Valter Longo and mouse studies, low protein diets may extend lifespan by reducing the activation of the mTOR enzyme, which governs cell growth.

On average, we lose about 1% of our muscle strength per year from the age of 40, highlighting the need to maximize and maintain muscle.

A quick way to estimate your ideal daily protein intake in grams is to simply multiply your height in centimeters by about 0.75.

A study in the British Medical Journal found that the mortality-reducing effect of a high-protein diet was strongest when the protein came from plant-based sources.

Increasing potassium intake to 3,500-4,700 mg per day can lower systolic blood pressure by an amazing 7 units, which can cut stroke risk by over 40%.

A magnesium deficiency causes your body to excrete potassium in urine, making it difficult to maintain adequate levels even with sufficient intake.