{"id":8041,"date":"2024-02-13T12:08:50","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T23:08:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepurefoodco.com\/?p=8041"},"modified":"2024-02-13T13:04:21","modified_gmt":"2024-02-13T00:04:21","slug":"protein-and-ageing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thepurefoodco.com\/blog\/protein-and-ageing\/","title":{"rendered":"Protein and Ageing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
As we live longer, people have begun asking how we can live better as we age. Staying active, healthy and social are all crucial interlinking elements of this, and excellent nutrition plays an essential supporting role.<\/p>
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On average, older people with a higher-protein diet maintain a healthier weight and muscle mass and reduce the risk of falls and serious illnesses[1],<\/a>[2]<\/a>. \u00a0It can be inferred that this can contribute to happier, healthier and more active later years [1],<\/a>[2]<\/a>.<\/p> For the average person, muscle mass decreases around 3\u20138% each decade after the age of 30, and this rate is even higher after 60[3]<\/a>. Consuming an adequate amount of high-quality protein at each meal may prevent or delay the onset of Sarcopenia[4]<\/a>. It may also help with wound healing and fighting infection. With higher muscle mass and better overall health, older people can minimise falls, be social for longer[1],<\/a>[2]<\/a>.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> On the flip side, not consuming enough protein may be a factor in the development of Sarcopenia,[5]<\/a>. This is linked to conditions that can seriously impact the daily lives of older people, such as physical disability, cardiovascular and respiratory disease, obesity[6]<\/a><\/p> As we age, the body\u2019s ability to build and maintain muscle from dietary protein decreases[7]<\/a>, so the current requirement of protein for older adults is much higher than for younger adults. Below compares protein needs across varied groups.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p>\u00a0<\/h3>
Why protein is especially important for older adults <\/strong><\/h3>
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Recommended protein intakes<\/strong><\/h3>