Aliquot #71: Eating for aging – and the protein debate
Aliquot #71: Eating for aging – and the protein debate
Protein is an essential component of a healthy eating pattern because it supports the growth, development, and maintenance of skeletal muscle tissue. Having sufficient muscle mass markedly reduces a person's risk of dying prematurely. Although some studies suggest that eating less protein promotes longevity, those studies might not take into account the periods of disuse and disability that often occur in real life. Eating more protein and exercising may be essential for staving off the effects of aging.
Get these episodes in a convenient podcast format.
Aliquot episodes make great companion listening for a long drive. You can find these special members-only episodes alongside live recorded Q&As on The Aliquot, our official premium FoundMyFitness podcast.
Protein is an essential component of a healthy eating pattern because it supports the growth, development, and maintenance of skeletal muscle tissue. Having sufficient muscle mass markedly reduces a person's risk of dying prematurely. Although some studies suggest that eating less protein promotes longevity, those studies might not take into account the periods of disuse and disability that often occur in real life. Eating more protein and exercising may be essential for staving off the effects of aging.
In this Aliquot, Dr. Stuart Phillips makes the argument for eating more protein to promote better aging.
-
Caloric restriction vs. higher protein for aging
-
High protein diet (2X RDA) preserves muscle mass in men aged over 70 years
-
Increased protein intake is positively associated with longevity over the age 65.
Get email updates with the latest curated healthspan research
Support our work
Every other week premium members receive a special edition newsletter that summarizes all of the latest healthspan research.
Recent Aliquot Episodes
Aliquot #142: How to Prevent and Recover From Jet Lag
Jet lag often shows up as fatigue after a long flight, reflecting a mismatch between your internal clock and the external...
Aliquot #141: The Lifestyle of Cancer Prevention
A large share of cancer risk is shaped not by genetics alone, but by everyday patterns of behavior that influence...
Aliquot #140: Should Everyone Cut Out Gluten?
Gluten interacts with the gut barrier in ways that can shift intestinal permeability, but the impact of that shift...
Aliquot #139: Do You Have Sleep Apnea and Not Know It?
Sleep apnea is far more common and far more disruptive than most people realize. Yet, despite its prevalence...
Aliquot #138: Why Sedation Isn't Sleep and What Actually Works
Many of the substances people use to relax, sleep, or stay alert quietly reshape the biology of sleep...