You Can Regain Muscle Strength After 60

[Dwatted Wabbit]

Lift weights. Do chinups & pushups.

[Clemencia53]

Is it easier for men than women?

I exercise with a lady that is an exercise fiend, but also a yo-yo dieter. At the moment she is at a good weight, but her skin is very wrinkly. I guess it can only inflate and deflate so many times before it - the skin - calls it quits.

[Nanny Goat]

A scoop of Whey Protein per day is supposed to maintain muscle mass, too, as you age.

[matisse12]

Any particular kind of Whey Protein that you take or would like recommend?

[mathjak107]

that was likely started by the whey manufacturer . without weight training good luck with that premise . there really is no scientific study that shows whey protein alone does much . it is like all the supplement and dietary claims that are made that have no back up that proves it to be true

[BellaDL]

Originally Posted by mathjak107

that was likely started by the whey manufacturer . without weight training good luck with that premise . there really is no scientific study that shows whey protein alone does much

In addition, taking whey protein without exercising can be harmful

What Happens if You Drink Protein Shakes Without Exercising? | LIVESTRONG.COM

Lack of Muscle

For bodybuilders and athletes, protein shakes are designed to help build muscle. According to the National Strength and Conditioning Association, they are able to do that by encouraging faster muscle recovery and successful muscle protein synthesis, the process by which damaged muscle fibers repair, rebuild and grow. If you don’t work out, however, your muscles aren’t likely to be challenged enough to need that extra protein, which means it won’t help you gain any lean muscle mass.

Weight Gain
A typical whey protein shake contains about 110 calories if you mix it with 1 cup of water. If you mix it with milk or throw in a banana, that number jumps to about 300 calories.....if you’re not regularly exercising, drinking a shake every day in addition to your normal diet could mean you put on an extra 1 to 3 pounds every month.

Lower-Quality Nutrition
Protein shakes are dietary supplements and typically are produced with isolated nutrients rather than whole foods...

For that reason, it’s a healthier choice to eat natural, high-protein foods instead of drinking shakes.

Kidney Strain
Your kidneys are tasked with the process of metabolizing excess protein -- and if you consistently consume more than you need, that strain can result in serious health problems.
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If you keep your protein intake higher than necessary for an extended period of time, you may increase your risk of kidney stones, osteoporosis, kidney disease or even cancer.

[Nanny Goat]

Here are a few studies:


https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2612691/ To maintain muscle mass in elderly

http://www.europeangeriaticmedicine....073-3/abstract Small study though.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26170041 Hand grip strength improvement and other measures in nursing home patients w/ Vitamin D though added.

http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newar...90112p62.shtml User friendly article.

Probably need adequate micro nutrients, too, to maximize muscle strength. And, Vit. D seems to be important for elderly--lots of studies about it. Just supplementing elderly w/ that helps to lower falls. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2959005/ About Vitamin D and falls

[NewbieHere]

I just eat more nuts. Lots of protein there too.