64g vs 96g: The Protein Gap That's Eating Your Muscle
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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.
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Golden Years Pulse · 2 min · Source published: 2026-07-10
Added to Harbor: 10/23/2026
Original on YouTube ↗Automatically categorized source. Creator statements are not an independent evidence review or personal medical guidance.