Dietary Protein, Muscle and Physical Function in the Very Old

Dietary Protein, Muscle and Physical Function in the Very Old

There is an ongoing debate as to the optimal protein intake in older adults. An increasing body of experimental studies on skeletal muscle protein metabolism as well as epidemiological data suggest that protein requirements with ageing might be greater than many current dietary recommendations. Impo...

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Main Authors: Bernhard Franzke, Oliver Neubauer, David Cameron-Smith, Karl-Heinz Wagner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
ageing
octogenarians
nonagenarians
centenarians
anabolic resistance
protein requirements
exercise
amino acids
skeletal muscle health
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/7/935

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