Research
Macro partitioning
High protein intake (up to 1.6 g/kg/day) combined with strength training significantly improves muscle mass and strength in middle-aged and older adults.
If you are strength training, aim for 1.6 g of protein per kg of body weight per day. This amount, combined with strength training, significantly improves muscle mass and strength, especially in older adults.
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A meta-analysis of 49 studies found that increasing dietary protein intake to up to 1.6 g/kg/day, combined with strength training, significantly improves muscle mass and strength compared to strength training alone in generally healthy, middle-aged, and older populations [83].
Why this rating
Supported by meta-analyses of RCTs.
Source
The impact of dietary interventions on cardiometabolic health
Erind Gjermeni et al. · Cardiovascular Diabetology · 2025
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