Nutrients August 2016 PMID 27529275

Protein Requirements during Aging.

Glenda Courtney-Martin, Ronald O Ball, Paul B Pencharz, Rajavel Elango

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The discussions reflect agreement on the core finding that older adults require more protein, using phrases like 'higher in groups like older people' and referencing data overlooked in past guidelines. The tone shows mild interest with phrases such as 'summarized here,' indicating an engagement that recognizes the research's significance but stops short of deep critique or policy debate.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions concur that the research highlights higher protein needs among older adults, aligning with the article's conclusions.

InterestModerate interest

Comments show a moderate curiosity, particularly around the implications for older populations and nutritional guidelines.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific findings like the overlooked data or comparisons to previous studies, indicating some engagement, though not deeply analytical.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest awareness of the importance of updating guidelines, but they are at a preliminary stage of influencing practice or policy.

Abstract in brief

  • Current protein recommendations for elderly men and women are similar to those for young adults, based on nitrogen balance studies, with slight variations in grams per kilogram per day.
  • Using the IAAO method, studies suggest that both young and older adults have comparable protein requirements, which are about 40% higher than the current guidelines.
  • The difference may be due to factors like decreased amino acid sensitivity and increased insulin resistance in the elderly, indicating that current recommendations might need updating.]

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
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@theproof @GardnerPhD Group showing protein requirements are higher in groups like older people (a group than even Rand’s data showed had an elevated requirement, but that was ignored) https://t.co/flamddtfFw summarized here https://t.co/wnBtIFhyoo and the point made here https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO 8/n

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Stuart Phillips (he/him)
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Y este otro. Protein Requirements during Aging https://t.co/FtkScdUe5N

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RT @mackinprof: @theproof @GardnerPhD Group showing protein requirements are higher in groups like older people (a group than even Rand’s d…

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eleanorina
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RT @mackinprof: @theproof @GardnerPhD Group showing protein requirements are higher in groups like older people (a group than even Rand’s d…

Mar 27, 2022 · 3,189 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@theproof @GardnerPhD Group showing protein requirements are higher in groups like older people (a group than even Rand’s data showed had an elevated requirement, but that was ignored) https://t.co/flamddtfFw summarized here https://t.co/wnBtIFhyoo and the point made here https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO 8/n

Mar 27, 2022 · 8 likes · 56,058 followers View post →
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RT @NutriRebel: Y este otro. Protein Requirements during Aging https://t.co/FtkScdUe5N

Jul 15, 2021 · 1 share · 177 followers View post →
con H de heterótrofo
@NutriRebel · X

Y este otro. Protein Requirements during Aging https://t.co/FtkScdUe5N

Jul 15, 2021 · 1 share · 5,944 followers View post →
Stuart Phillips (he/him)
@mackinprof · X

@shameermulji @eva3034385615 https://t.co/s8G9X4dOvO https://t.co/k6x6r9b9kT https://t.co/Io9ouimi1Y https://t.co/0ChyS5AlyH https://t.co/wnBtIFhyoo https://t.co/9yT2gBXaMH

Jan 4, 2021 · 3 likes · 56,058 followers View post →