Lysine Supply Is a Critical Factor in Achieving Sustainable Global Protein Economy

Lysine Supply Is a Critical Factor in Achieving Sustainable Global Protein Economy

Production of animal-based protein is a significant global source of greenhouse gases, a major driver of agricultural land use and a source of nutrient loss to the environment. In this study, we provide a new assessment of the current sources of proteins in the human diet and analyze the options for...

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Main Authors: Ilkka Leinonen, Pietro P. M. Iannetta, Robert M. Rees, Wendy Russell, Christine Watson, Andrew P. Barnes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Subjects:
amino acids
protein
food production
livestock
climate change
land use
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsufs.2019.00027/full

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