How Much Protein Do You Really Need After 50?
The standard protein recommendation of 0.8 g/kg/day was never designed for adults over 50. A 2025 expert consensus says you likely need 25–50% more.
March 2026 · 7 min read · Expert Consensus
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The standard protein recommendation of 0.8 g/kg/day was never designed for adults over 50. A 2025 expert consensus says you likely need 25–50% more.
March 2026 · 7 min read · Expert Consensus
Most creatine research targets young athletes. This meta-analysis of 33 trials focused on older adults and those with chronic disease — and the results were consistent.
March 2026 · 8 min read · SR/Meta-analysis, 33 RCTs
The #1 ranked study in our entire collection. A global panel of 40+ researchers published the definitive exercise guidelines for adults over 65.
March 2026 · 8 min read · Expert Consensus
After 6 months of resistance training, older adults' muscle gene expression shifted toward profiles seen in younger adults. The aging signature was literally reversed.
March 2026 · 6 min read · Experimental
Goal setting and self-monitoring had no significant independent effect. But partnered activities and social accountability added 27 minutes of daily activity — sustained for 12 months.
March 2026 · 6 min read · 2x2 Factorial RCT, N=309
The nature walk group showed significantly decreased activity in the amygdala — the brain's stress response center. The urban walk group showed no change.
March 2026 · 5 min read · fMRI Intervention Study, N=63
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