64g vs 96g: The Protein Gap That's Eating Your Muscle

The government says you need 64 grams of protein a day. New research from geriatric medicine experts says that number is wrong for anyone over 50 — and the gap between the two could be quietly costing you muscle every single day. In this short, Dr. Thomas breaks down the PROT-AGE Study Group findings (published in JAMDA) and explains anabolic resistance — the reason your muscles need MORE protein after 50 to get the same building response a 25-year-old gets from less. 🔑 What you'll learn: ✅ Why the 0.8g/kg RDA was never designed for people over 65 ✅ The real number geriatric researchers recommend (1.2g/kg) ✅ What "anabolic resistance" means for your muscles after 50 ✅ The exact protein gap for a 175lb adult — and what it looks like on a plate 📌 Full breakdown of the complete longevity protein diet — animal vs. plant, timing, and how much per meal — drops Tuesday right here on Golden Years Pulse. 🔔 Subscribe for daily, science-backed longevity tips for life after 50. #ProteinAfter50 #MuscleLoss #Sarcopenia #HealthyAging #LongevityDiet #GoldenYearsPulse #SeniorHealth #AnabolicResistance #ProteinIntake #musclehealth protein after 50 how much protein after 50 protein for seniors protein needs elderly muscle loss after 50 sarcopenia sarcopenia prevention sarcopenia diet anabolic resistance anabolic resistance aging protein RDA protein RDA wrong government protein recommendation how much protein do I need protein grams per day protein per kg bodyweight PROT-AGE study PROT-AGE protein recommendation protein and aging muscle loss elderly muscle building after 50 muscle loss prevention strength training after 50 protein intake for muscle high protein diet seniors senior nutrition elderly nutrition tips healthy aging diet longevity diet longevity nutrition protein for muscle mass protein deficiency symptoms protein deficiency seniors muscle preservation aging how to prevent muscle loss protein per meal protein synthesis aging muscle protein synthesis best protein sources for seniors animal vs plant protein protein for longevity aging muscles fix muscle wasting prevention senior health tips healthy aging after 50 nutrition after 50 Dr Thomas longevity Golden Years Pulse protein myths debunked eating enough protein