18 Aug 2016 Blackmores Institute Eating more plant protein linked with lower risk of death jama 18 Aug 2016 Share Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google+ Share on Pinterest News Eating more protein from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of death whereas consuming more protein from animals is linked to a higher risk of death, especially among adults with at least one unhealthy behaviour such as smoking, drinking and being overweight or sedentary, according to an article published online by JAMA Internal Medicine. × To continue reading this article, please Log In or Sign Up for access.