Comments on: Elderly need more protein for muscle growth?

By: Jorn Trommelen

Jorn Trommelen — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 20:20:21 +0000

Hi Tom,

As we and others have done more research in this area, the case for “protein distribution” has become very weak.

See here my current thoughts:
https://www.nutritiontactics.com/protein-intake-distribution-beneficial-detrimental-or-inconsequential-for-muscle-anabolism/

In short:
Just focus on hitting your daily protein intake target. The distribution throughout the day likely has little to no impact.

By: Tom Coleman

Tom Coleman — Sun, 04 Feb 2024 02:25:10 +0000

So, older adults who lift weights should eat 40g of protein per meal. Should they eat 3 meals a day or 5?

By: Jorn Trommelen

Jorn Trommelen — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:01:45 +0000

In reply to Wong Kian Seong. Yes. It's not clear if protein requirements increase based on bodyweight. My guess is that bigger people need a bit more protein, but that the increase is probably not linear.

By: Wong Kian Seong

Wong Kian Seong — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 04:06:42 +0000

40gm of protein. Is it post exercise dose? How about total protein perday in relation to body weight?

By: Jorn Trommelen

Jorn Trommelen — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 15:14:06 +0000

In reply to Bob. In scientific papers often 65 years and older is used. I usually write older adults instead of elderly in my papers, because elderly sounds worse.

By: Bob

Bob — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 01:59:53 +0000

I love this article except the term “elderly.” lol I much prefer experienced or mature at age 63. Elderly is like over 95. lol