Diets high in animal protein may help prevent functional decline in elderly individuals
Wednesday, March 12, 2014 - 02:30
in Health & Medicine
A diet high in protein, particularly animal protein, may help elderly individuals function at higher levels physically, psychologically, and socially, according to a study. The research suggests that as people age, their ability to absorb or process protein may decline. To compensate for this loss, protein requirements may increase with age.