Jun 25, 2026Sarcopenia

Anabolic Resistance: Real, but Not an All-Day Defect

Does aging muscle resist protein? Human tracer studies find modest fasting deficits, variable meal responses, and mixed exercise results.

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Apr 5, 2026Nutrition

Protein for Sarcopenia: Why Soy Holds Up to Whey

Does whey beat plant protein for older muscles? Across 43 RCTs, soy matched animal protein; exercise, dose, and non-soy choices mattered more than brand loyalty.

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Mar 31, 2026Nutrition

Personalized Protein May Close the Leucine Gap After 60

Older adults often miss protein and leucine targets at breakfast and dinner. A small RCT improved intake, but strength and mobility benefits remain unproven.

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Mar 20, 2026Nutrition

HMB After 50: When 3 Grams May Help Muscle—and When It Won’t

HMB may modestly improve muscle mass after 50, but dose, duration, sarcopenia, and resistance training change the answer. Here's the evidence.

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Mar 19, 2026Nutrition

A Plant Protein Blend Matched Whey—In One Small Trial

A pea-rice-canola protein blend matched whey for acute muscle protein synthesis after lifting—but only in one small, mostly male trial.

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Mar 11, 2026Nutrition

Can Vegan Protein Support Muscle in Active Older Adults?

A 10-day trial found similar daily muscle protein synthesis on vegan and omnivore diets in active older adults—but leucine and real-world gaps remain unresolved.

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Mar 9, 2026Nutrition

Is 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.

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Mar 9, 2026Physical Activity

Leucine, Omega-3, and Resistance Training for Sarcopenia

For diagnosed sarcopenia, resistance training comes first. See how leucine-enriched amino acids and omega-3 compare as exercise adjuncts.

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