How Much Protein Do You Actually Need After 60?

FREE 5 Pillars of Independence Self-Check: https://independent-after-60.kit.com/... https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLy4... Learn how much protein you may need after 60 to help maintain muscle, strength, and independence, with practical meal targets, food examples, medical cautions. Subscribe to Independent After 60 for more practical, research-based guidance on protein, strength, nutrition, and staying independent as you age. Sources & References: Kristiansen JB, Vissing K, Nielsen JL. Age-related anabolic resistance and post-absorptive muscle protein synthesis: integrative evidence from a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Physiology. 2026;17:1740284. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes. Adult protein RDA: 0.8 g/kg/day. Volkert D, Beck AM, Cederholm T, et al. ESPEN practical guideline: Clinical nutrition and hydration in geriatrics. Clinical Nutrition. 2022;41(4):958–989. Bauer J, Biolo G, Cederholm T, et al. Evidence-based recommendations for optimal dietary protein intake in older people: A position paper from the PROT-AGE Study Group. JAMDA. 2013;14(8):542–559. Moore DR, Churchward-Venne TA, Witard O, et al. Protein ingestion to stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis requires greater relative protein intakes in healthy older versus younger men. Journals of Gerontology Series A. 2015;70(1):57–62. Kim IY, Schutzler S, Schrader AM, et al. Protein intake distribution pattern does not affect anabolic response, lean body mass, muscle strength or function over 8 weeks in older adults. Clinical Nutrition. 2018;37(2):488–493. U.S. Department of Agriculture. FoodData Central. KDIGO. 2024 Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Chronic Kidney Disease. Lai JC, Tandon P, Bernal W, et al. Malnutrition, Frailty, and Sarcopenia in Patients With Cirrhosis: 2021 AASLD Practice Guidance. Hepatology. 2021;74(3):1611–1644. #IndependentAfter60 #ProteinAfter60 #HealthyAging #AgingWell #SeniorHealth #StrengthAfter60 #MuscleHealth #NutritionAfter60 #Longevity #healthyafter60 Timestamps 1:18-The role of protein to human body. 1:49- Study Graphic on Frontiers in Physiology. 2:39-National Academies • Protein RDA: 0.8 g/kg/day • Designed to meet the needs of about 97–98% of healthy adults. 3:42-Healthy older adults protein intake: about 1.0–1.2 g/kg/day” 4:46-25–30 g/meal is a useful starting point, not a magic cutoff • Long-term meal-distribution evidence is mixed. 5:53-Protein: Think portion sizes 6:36-KDIGO CKD Guideline, 2024 • Protein needs with kidney disease depend on disease stage and dialysis. 6:48-AASLD Practice Guidance, Hepatology, 2021 • Cirrhosis: protein should not be routinely restricted. 7:25- Thee common concerns 8:54-Protein intake in older persons