Re: Protein / Fats/ Carbs relative to bodyweight



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DZ wrote:

> ... or perhaps what long-term benefits (say strength, speed,

endurance
> many years from now) are seen with *less* protein. "Optimal" needs to
> be carefully defined.
>
> Protein restriction without strong caloric restriction decreases
> mitochondrial oxygen radical production and oxidative DNA damage in
> rat liver. Sanz A, Caro P, Barja G. J Bioenerg Biomembr. 2004
> Dec;36(6):545-52 (PMID: 15692733)


Yeah, in rats. Show me that this is replicated in human livers and I
will be more receptive.