Expert review examines widely-held beliefs about dietary protein needs and benefits

Ana Maria Rus

National Pork Board Jun 8 2026 A newly published peer-reviewed paper in  Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition  synthesizes findings from a February 2025 scientific workshop. The paper, authored by more than 20 international protein researchers, critically examines 11 widely held propositions about dietary protein needs and benefits and concludes that in some instances, the science is simply insufficient or not robust enough to interpret as support for select propositions.  What is