In the August 5 Arnold’s Pump Club newsletter, Arnold Schwarzenegger discussed whether eating protein really makes you age faster. “What The Newest “Protein Makes You Age Slower” Fails To Mention – The headline is everywhere from social media to mainstream news outlets: if you eat less protein, you’ll age slower.” Arnold Schwarzenegger Debunks Claims That Protein Makes You Age FasterFirst and foremost, Schwarzenegger pointed out these protein restriction studies were conducted on animals, not humans. The headline makes it appear that animal lifespan data is interchangeable with human data, and it makes claims it can’t support.” He emphasizes that protein will not cause you to age faster and remains essential for living a longer, more fulfilling life.