David Sinclair· PhD
But as experts point out, most people aren’t lacking protein — what they do need more of is fiber. A USDA study found that only 4% of men and 12% of women are getting the recommended daily amount.
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The evidence is convergent. Multiple independent sources reach the same conclusion, the underlying mechanism is well-characterized, and even the field's most cautious voices treat it as worth doing.
But as experts point out, most people aren’t lacking protein — what they do need more of is fiber. A USDA study found that only 4% of men and 12% of women are getting the recommended daily amount.
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And we don't talk enough about fiber. Most people are walking around fiber-deficient, but they're obsessed with protein. And really, protein deficiency really just isn't a thing anybody should be worried about, but you should be worried about your fiber intake.