You have provided a thorough take on protein. I'm 75, and I've gone back and forth on this issue myself. 5 or 6 years ago I was probably around the 1940's recommendation for protein consumption. A couple years ago I increased to 1.6 and it scared my doctor. Not only that, it was darn near impossible to eat a balanced diet with that much protein...I got stuffed! I've moved back to about 1.2 now. I do resistance training, cardio, and walk about 20 miles a week. And while I'm strong (tests show I fall into the biological strength age of 40 - 50,) I still FEEL weak often, with balance/steadiness issues. Probably another issue entirely but no one has figured it out. Anyway, thanks for the completeness of the research--I hope I'm on the right track.
You're so welcome. This is one of those health topics that is finally making inroads into mainstream thinking, but not fast enough for those of us getting to the age where maintaining muscle mass is crucial. On that note, I'm glad you mentioned how tough it is to get the amount of protein that we need to do that. It really takes intention. Thanks for your note, and kudos to you for the moving, lifting, and eating well!
You have provided a thorough take on protein. I'm 75, and I've gone back and forth on this issue myself. 5 or 6 years ago I was probably around the 1940's recommendation for protein consumption. A couple years ago I increased to 1.6 and it scared my doctor. Not only that, it was darn near impossible to eat a balanced diet with that much protein...I got stuffed! I've moved back to about 1.2 now. I do resistance training, cardio, and walk about 20 miles a week. And while I'm strong (tests show I fall into the biological strength age of 40 - 50,) I still FEEL weak often, with balance/steadiness issues. Probably another issue entirely but no one has figured it out. Anyway, thanks for the completeness of the research--I hope I'm on the right track.
You're so welcome. This is one of those health topics that is finally making inroads into mainstream thinking, but not fast enough for those of us getting to the age where maintaining muscle mass is crucial. On that note, I'm glad you mentioned how tough it is to get the amount of protein that we need to do that. It really takes intention. Thanks for your note, and kudos to you for the moving, lifting, and eating well!