Living in interesting times - Challenging protein metabolism in the era of the epidemiological shift

Abstract

The recently released results of the Global Burden of Disease, Injuries, and Risk Factor study 2013 reveal that during the past 23 years, metabolic and behavioral risk factors, including high BMI, increased their impact on global mortality and disability-adjusted life-years [1]. These data highlight the importance of the investigation of the metabolic impact of specific nutrients and different eating behaviors on preserving and restoring the health of individuals and also populations