muscle health
Big picture: Dr. Sherandra Bell “Yes to protein, no to raw carbs!”
In the news: New research reveals moderate amount Protein intake may help your metabolic health as you age.
An important find in Flagstaff.
research was done Learn more about the role of proteins in different stages of life. It is especially relevant to metabolic health. We know that nutritional needs change as we age, so understanding how different levels of protein intake affect health outcomes can provide insights into health, wellness, and longevity. There is a possibility. This affects Coconino County.
the study Conducted using mice. Therefore, he should not make one-to-one conclusions with humans. However, this result is still an important point to learn.
- As you get older, you should try to get 25% of your total daily calories from protein. Eggs, unprocessed red meat, and fish can be good sources. Protein shakes without added sugars are also a good alternative.
- Older people often ignore protein in their diet. This can lead to falls, muscle pain, and general weakness.
- Stay active and keep your body moving as you get older.
The researchers noted that:
“…protein requirements change throughout life, being high in young fertile mice, decreasing in middle-aged mice, and increasing again in older mice, where protein efficiency is reduced. The same pattern is observed in humans. There is a possibility.”
Next step: Talk to your doctor or health care team about the different options available for increasing protein in your diet. Especially as we age.
You should know that many insurance plans in Arizona offer free nutrition consultations.
silver sneakers offers free gym memberships and online fitness options for seniors in and around Flagstaff. Check if you are eligible (Please visit the resources here)
- did you know 14.7% of Coconino County residents believe they are: poor or fair health?
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doctor’s expert Insights into muscle health and senior health in Arizona.
Know this: “Yes, identifying the optimal balance of health-promoting macronutrients at each life stage is essential for good outcomes. I just want to say that it’s important: this step helps fight natural muscle loss.” We are not destined for a short lifespan, or debilitated, and we can help!” Dr. Puja Appal of Family Medicine.
Don’t start your day with processed carbs.
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I live in Flagstaff, The following health facts directly affect your health and wellness.
Did you know there were 2,559.0 deaths from diabetes in Arizona in 2021?
28.0% of people living in Coconino County are obese.
16.0% frequently experience emotional distress.
18.9% have no time to do leisure-time physical activity.
All of these variables affect our health as we age.
Medical terms you should know: Sarcopenia.
“Sarcopenia is defined as the age-related, involuntary loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. Beginning as early as age 40 years, skeletal muscle mass and strength decline linearly, with up to a 50% decline. Evidence suggests that.” Mass lost by age 80 of life. ” (NIH article)
Health Standard Newswire: Ask your doctor about “sarcopenia” at your next appointment.
What they say:
“Our results suggest that, as in young mice, at least moderate protein intake is adequate to maintain metabolic health (liver, plasma lipid levels, and blood glucose levels) as we approach old age.” Furthermore, the amino acid profile, which varies with plasma age and protein intake, was found to be associated with hepatic lipid content using SOM analysis, indicating that triglycerides in the liver and would be an important intervention target for controlling cholesterol levels.” (research source)
“To investigate the appropriate ratio of nutrients, especially protein, to maintain metabolic health while approaching old age, we tested young (6 months old) and middle aged (16 months old) mice with different proteins. (5%, 15%, 25%, 35%, 45% by calorie ratio) for 2 months. Middle-aged mice had more lipids than younger mice, whereas a moderate protein diet developed mild fatty liver.The diet suppressed lipid content and lowered blood glucose and lipid levels. Self-organizing map (SOM) analysis revealed that plasma amino acid profiles differed according to age and protein diet, and were associated with hepatic triglyceride and cholesterol levels. We show that moderate protein intake rates (25% and 35%) are required to maintain metabolic health in middle-aged mice, similar to young mice.”Ditto. )
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journal Gero Science We published our findings: Moderate protein intake in mice maintains metabolic health into old age (read here)
Flagstaff Senior Health Facts and Statistics: (Tuftsnow)
- Although there are no FDA-approved drugs to treat sarcopenia, Candidate treatments are under development.
- On the other hand, a wealth of evidence highlights the positive benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition in the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia. All types of exercise have their benefits, but resistance or strength training work best.
- About 56 million Americans are over the age of 65.
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