In this episode of The Health Edge Mark and John discuss protein intake, sources, and health. They touch on:

• How much protein is sufficient for most
• What are the differences between plant and animal protein sources
• What are the benefits and risks of IGF-1 from a health perspective

Insulin, IGF-1 and Cancer

Red Meat CVD Meta 2010

Meat consumption and mortality – results from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition

Both Low and High Serum IGF-I Levels Associate with Cancer Mortality in Older Men

Insulin-Like Growth Factor I, IGF-Binding Protein 3, and Lung Cancer Risk in a Prospective Study of Men in China

Meta-Analysis and Dose-Response Metaregression- Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor I (IGF-I) and Mortality

Circulating Insulin-Like Growth Factor I Mediates Effects of Exercise on the Brain

Human conditions of insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) deficiencyIGF-1 promotes the development and cytotoxic activity of human NK cellsInsulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF1), IGF binding protein 3 (IGFBP3), and breast cancer risk- pooled individual data analysis of 17

prospective studiesDemonstrated brain insulin resistance in Alzheimer’s disease patients is associated with IGF-1 resistance, IRS-1 dysregulation, and cognitive declineInsulin-like growth factor-(IGF)-axis, inflammation, and glucose intolerance among older adults