Increased protein intake can reduce the risk of disability in the elderly

One study suggests that increasing daily protein intake, called slowing down of muscle mass loss, can help older people retain their ability to do daily activities and prevent the risk of getting sick. ;inability.

The study found that consumption of more protein could delay the risk of disability, which prevented them from carrying out their daily activities and cleaning autonomously, including feeding, taking a bath, getting dressed and participating in social activities.

Nuno Mendonka, a senior researcher at Newcastle University in the UK, said the findings of the study – have supported ongoing thinking about increasing the recommended daily intake of protein in order to maintain active aging and in good health.

In a study published in the journal of the American Society of Geriatrics, researchers looked at 722 participants from northeastern England, including 60% of women.

Researchers received information on their daily diet, weight, height, complete checkup (including all disability levels) and medical records. Older adults tended to eat less protein than youth because of poor health and reduced physical activity. And changes in the mouth and teeth.

The results showed that those who ate more protein were less likely to have a disease than those who ate less protein.

The researchers recommended the elderly to try to consume about 1 to 1.2 grams of protein per 2.2 pounds of body weight.