Source of protein and muscle health in older adults
Protein digestibility and absorption kinetics will dictate the amount of immediate EAA available to stimulate the MPS response.. Faster protein digestion and absorption generally leads to a sharper MPS response and higher peak compared to slower absorbing proteins..
Supplementation with leucine and essential amino acids may benefit older adults with low protein intake
Providing personalized protein recommendations to older adults at nutritional risk may help slow the development of sarcopenia and, posteriorly, provide a better quality of life.