Association of dietary protein and amino acid intakes with all-cause disability-adjusted life years: cross-sectional analysis of the national health and nutrition survey in Japan

Key Points

• To explore the relationship between dietary protein and amino acid intakes and their association with disability-adjusted life years (DALYs).
• Cross-sectional analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Survey
• Focus on dietary protein and amino acid intakes
• Population includes men
• Higher intake of plant protein correlated with lower DALYs in men
• Specific amino acids like cysteine and phenylalanine showed similar patterns
• Indicates adequate plant protein might extend healthy life expectancy