Mar 31, 2026NutritionPersonalized Protein May Close the Leucine Gap After 60Older adults often miss protein and leucine targets at breakfast and dinner. A small RCT improved intake, but strength and mobility benefits remain unproven.protein distributionleucinemuscle protein synthesissarcopeniaRead article →
Mar 29, 2026NutritionMore Protein for Diabetic Sarcopenia? One Small TrialA 12-week trial found higher protein preserved knee torque in older adults with type 2 diabetes and sarcopenia—but kidney safety went unmeasured.protein rdasarcopeniatype 2 diabetesmuscle atrophyRead article →
Mar 19, 2026NutritionA Plant Protein Blend Matched Whey—In One Small TrialA pea-rice-canola protein blend matched whey for acute muscle protein synthesis after lifting—but only in one small, mostly male trial.plant proteinwhey proteinleucinemuscle protein synthesisRead article →
Mar 9, 2026NutritionIs 10 g of Milk Protein Enough to Build Muscle After 60?A 24-week trial found 10 g of milk protein modestly raised lean mass in healthy older adults, but function did not improve. Here's the leucine math.protein supplementationleucinemuscle protein synthesisagingRead article →
Mar 9, 2026Physical ActivityLeucine, Omega-3, and Resistance Training for SarcopeniaFor diagnosed sarcopenia, resistance training comes first. See how leucine-enriched amino acids and omega-3 compare as exercise adjuncts.sarcopeniaresistance trainingleucineamino acidsRead article →