How should older adults supplement their protein intake? Nutritional strategies for preventing sarcopenia and falls
As we age, maintaining muscle mass becomes not just a matter of staying strong—it becomes a matter of staying independent. Yet for many older adults, protein intake quietly falls by the wayside. The result? A progressive loss of muscle that can lead to sarcopenia, a condition that dramatically raises the risk of falls, fractures, and loss of autonomy. In this article, we will explore why protein matters more than ever in later life, how muscle loss connects to falls, and exactly how to build a daily eating pattern that protects your strength and mobility.
