Lipids and Nutraceuticals March April 2024
Lipids and Nutraceuticals March April 2024 Laurence Eyres FNZIFST Sarcopenia for the senior readers. Medicine describes Sarcopenia as: 1) Loss of muscle mass 2) Loss of muscle strength 3) Loss of muscle function When it comes to sarcopenia and nutrition, enough protein and amino acids are needed for muscle synthesis and maintenance. The recommended dietary allowances are: (RDA) is 0.8 grams of protein /Kg of body weight each day, and 2.14. grams/Kg/day of amino acids. However, as we age, we need. more than these values…