According to a new research published in the Journal of Cancer Discovery consuming a low protein diet can help treat cancer. Low protein diets are often recommended to treat certain conditions. The study discovered that inhibiting a previously known protein could reduce tumor burden and enhance the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments. What is a low-protein diet? Yes proteins are vital for your body but doctors and experts will ask you to cut down on them while you are suffering from chronic conditions or cancer (according to this study). An average person is recommended to consume 10-15% of protein daily. For athletes and