Research

Protein and resistance training after 50

A meta-analysis found a 0.69 kg gain in fat-free mass (CI 0.47–0.91) when protein was added alongside resistance training. A separate meta-regression put the ceiling of benefit at about 1.62 g of protein per kg per day. With age, pairing protein with resistance work becomes especially relevant to preserving muscle.

Sources

  • Cermak et al., 2012, American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PMID 23134885)
  • Morton et al., 2018, British Journal of Sports Medicine (PMID 28698222)