High Protein Diet Helps Long Age? Doctor Reveals Facts

Illustration of a high diet of proteins. (Pexels/Malite Van)

JAKARTA - Currently, various diet methods are carried out by many people to maintain body health. One of them is a high diet of proteins.

Many people go on a high diet of protein because they are considered to be able to help muscle sustain and age. However, this assumption turned out to be an error.

"Public errors are emphasizing too much on consuming high-protein foods, especially those rich in animal-based protein, with the belief that it is important for long-lived and muscle conservation," said Dr. Monisha Bhanote, quoted from Huffpost, on Monday, November 17, 2025.

With a high protein diet, a person can consume excessive animal products, such as meat, milk, and eggs. In fact, consuming too much of these foods actually accelerates aging.

"Excessive consumption of animal proteins can actually accelerate aging and damage cellular health, contrary to popular beliefs," he said.

This can happen because the food contains two harmful compounds, namely AGES and trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO). Animal-based foods if roasted, fried, or roasted have a high AGES.

AGEs is a harmful compound formed when protein or fat joins sugar in the bloodstream,' he explained.

AGEs damage protein, DNA, and other vital cellular structures, accelerate the aging process and contribute to chronic diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's,' he added.

Meanwhile, TMAO is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis, heart attacks, and strokes, which are clearly not good for longevity.

"This not only endangers heart health, but also affects cellular function as a whole and long life," he continued.

Therefore, if you still want to diet with high protein, it is recommended to consume more plant-based protein or from plants and fish. Fish are indeed animal-based, but have a completely different arrangement from meat.

Scientific research has shown benefits for human health when fish are consumed regularly. Eating fish regularly has been linked to a 12 percent decrease in the risk of early death.