What to know about protein as you get older (October 2026)

Carrie Dennett, MPH, RDN Does consuming extra protein preserve our muscle size as we age? Yes, consuming extra protein helps attenuate age-related muscle loss (sarcopenia), but protein alone is only part of the equation. To effectively preserve muscle size and, more importantly, function, older adults have to overcome a physiological hurdle known as anabolic resistance. […]