The common protein mistake people make after age 50 that's accelerating muscle loss
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Protein needs increase with age as adults lose up to 8% of muscle mass per decade after 30, experts say. Adults over age 50 may need 1.2 to 1.5 grams per kilogram.
Deirdre Bardolf is a lifestyle writer with Fox News Digital.
Protein is essential for maintaining muscle, and some experts say the current federal recommendation reflects the bare minimum needed to prevent deficiency — not the optimal intake required to preserve strength and function with age.
The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day — about 60 grams for a 165-pound adult.
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