This week I discuss the importance of prioritizing protein and building strength as we age. 

The recommended daily allowance of protein is only 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight. This is insufficient to maintain and build muscle mass. However, as you get older, the effects of protein are a little bit muted, which is why you should actually be consuming more protein as you get older, especially if you're resistance training.  

I would aim to consume 0.82g per pound (1.8g/kg) of total bodyweight per day to preserve or build muscle. Also, I would try to balance that protein throughout the day instead of just having it during one meal. It's been shown that "a balanced distribution of daily protein intake over three main meals has been shown to result in a higher 24-hour muscle protein synthesis rates when compared with an unbalanced distribution, in which protein is consumed mostly at dinner.”

So start by tracking your protein intake and adjust accordingly. Hope this helps and if you have any questions feel free to email me at [email protected].

Episode Resources:

Morton, R. W. et al. A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression of the effect of protein supplementation on resistance training-induced gains in muscle mass and strength in healthy adults. Br. J. Sports Med. 52, 376 (2018).

Cava, E., Yeat, N. C. & Mittendorfer, B. Preserving Healthy Muscle during Weight Loss. Adv. Nutr. 8, 511–519 (2017).

Aragon, A. A., Tipton, K. D. & Schoenfeld, B. J. Age-related muscle anabolic resistance: inevitable or preventable? Nutr. Rev.81, 441–454 (2022).

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