Read previewIf you're hoping to age gracefully, getting enough protein may be a good place to start, new research suggests. The study followed women who were in good health and between their 30s to 50s at the start of the study. AdvertisementThey found that women who ate more protein had notably lower rates of chronic diseases linked to aging, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and cognitive decline. Future studies could also help explore who could benefit since the demographics in this study were limited to women of a specific age group and profession. The results also suggest it's a good idea to start eating enough protein in your younger years before health issues arise.

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Persons: —, Andres Ardisson, Jean Mayer Organizations: Service, Business, American, Clinical Nutrition, Tufts University, Andres Ardisson Korat, Jean, Human Nutrition Research, Aging Locations: Korat