The Claim
Clinical guidelines recommend a daily protein intake of 1.2–1.6 g/kg body weight for adults over 65, with optimal distribution across meals and emphasis on pre-sleep consumption.
What the research says
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For adults over 65, clinical guidelines state that daily protein intake should be 1.2 to 1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight, spread evenly across meals, with additional focus on consuming protein before sleep.
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Clinical guidelines recommend a daily protein intake of 1.2–1.6 g/kg body weight for adults over 65, with optimal distribution across meals and emphasis on pre-sleep consumption.
Eating enough protein every day, spread evenly across meals, keeps amino acids in the blood at steady levels. This tells the body to stop breaking down muscle and lets it build more muscle over time. Eating extra protein before sleep does not add any extra benefit.
What the research says
2 studiesThis study found that older men who ate more protein (1.6 grams per kilogram of body weight) gained muscle and got stronger, while those who ate the usual amount lost muscle. This supports the idea that seniors need more protein than the old standard.
The study found that spreading protein evenly across meals helps older adults keep more of their body protein, especially during the day, compared to eating most of it at dinner. This supports the idea that protein should be shared out evenly, not saved for nighttime.
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