Research
Macro partitioning
Older adults require higher protein intake (1.4-1.6 g/kg/day) than the standard RDA (0.8 g/kg/day) to maintain muscle mass and bone health.
Increase your daily protein intake to 1.4-1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight to help preserve muscle and bone as you age.
ModerateSupportsMEDIUM confidence
several nitrogen balance studies conducted in individuals ranging in age from 56-80 years, have suggested that higher amounts of protein intake (1.4-1.6 g/kg/day) would be better for older adults.
Why this rating
Based on nitrogen balance studies and observational data cited in a review.
Source
Aging human body: changes in bone, muscle and body fat with consequent changes in nutrient intake
Pegah Jafarinasabian et al. · Journal of Endocrinology · 2017
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