Protein and Older Persons

Juergen M Bauer; Rebecca Diekmann

doi:10.1016/j.cger.2015.04.002

Protein and Older Persons

Clin Geriatr Med. 2015 Aug;31(3):327-38. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2015.04.002. Epub 2015 May 14.

Authors

Juergen M Bauer¹, Rebecca Diekmann²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Geriatric Medicine, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg gGmbH, Rahel-Straus-Street 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany. Electronic address: juergenmbauer@web.de.
² Department of Geriatric Medicine, Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, Klinikum Oldenburg gGmbH, Rahel-Straus-Street 10, 26133 Oldenburg, Germany.

PMID: 26195093
DOI: 10.1016/j.cger.2015.04.002

Abstract

An optimal protein intake is important for the preservation of muscle mass, functionality, and quality of life in older persons. In recent years, new recommendations regarding the optimal intake of protein in this population have been published. Based on the available scientific literature, 1.0 to 1.2 g protein/kg body weight (BW)/d are recommended in healthy older adults. In certain disease states, a daily protein intake of more than 1.2 g/kg BW may be required. The distribution of protein intake over the day, the amount per meal, and the amino acid profile of proteins are also discussed.

Keywords: Amino acids; Older persons; Protein; Requirements; Supplementation.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Aging / physiology*
Aging / psychology
Dietary Proteins / metabolism*
Fractures, Stress / etiology
Fractures, Stress / prevention & control
Humans
Motor Activity
Muscle Strength
Nutritional Requirements / physiology*
Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
Protein Deficiency* / complications
Protein Deficiency* / physiopathology
Protein Deficiency* / prevention & control

Substances

Dietary Proteins