Protein. The Key to Strength and Brain Health as You Age

Protein and Nutrition Needs in Healthy Aging As we age, nutrition shifts from extending lifespan to improving quality of life, known as “healthspan.” Protein, often associated with young athletes, is essential to nearly every system in the aging body. Recent evidence indicates that the traditional Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) of 0.8 g/kg body weight is…