Eating more plant protein may lower the risk of heart disease as much as 27%
The researchers were interested in the ratio of plant vs. animal-based protein people consumed and their long-term health outcomes. The researchers learned that consuming a higher ratio of plant to animal protein could lead to a reduction of both coronary heart disease (CHD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Switch From Animal to Plant Proteins Greatly Boosts Heart Health
They also had a 27% lower risk for coronary heart disease. “Most of us need to begin shifting our diets toward plant-based proteins,” said study senior author Dr. Frank Hu, professor of nutrition and epidemiology at Harvard University.
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