A high protein diet may accelerate atherosclerosis
A widely publicized research article in Nature Metabolism by scientist from the University of Pittsburgh, suggests a high protein diet which is popular among for instance fitness enthusiasts, may be harmful to the cardiovascular system. National media outlets such as NRC Handelsdagblad and NPO 1 Radio turned to the LACDR for an expert opinion on the matter. Should you abandon the protein shake after your run, or is there nothing to worry about? Reference: Zhang et al. Nat Metab. 2024 Feb;6(2):359-377. doi: 10.1038/s42255-024-00984-2