# Could restricting protein, not eating more, slow ageing?

A wellness trend heavily promotes high-protein diets, but emerging evidence suggests that limiting protein intake might actually slow ageing. The idea points to dietary changes as a potential lever for longevity, challenging the current focus on high-protein consumption.

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## Sources

### Science
- [New Scientist](https://www.newscientist.com/article/2582717-high-protein-is-a-wellness-craze-but-could-restricting-it-be-anti-ageing/?utm_campaign=RSS|NSNS&utm_content=home&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=NSNS) — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:02:06 +0000