Published: January 18, 2025
Updated: January 18, 2025
As you start to dive into the information on this website I feel it is important for the reader to keep in mind that to date there is still considerable disagreement on almost every aspect of health and nutrition.
For example, you will notice that I strongly recommend that all adults over the age of 50 consume a minimum of 1.6 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. This recommendation is supported by Dr. Peter Attia, as well as other clinicians, who pay considerable attention to aging adults and the behavioral practices that can increase their longevity. However, upon last checking the National Academy of Sciences in their latest published “Dietary Reference Intakes” still prescribe an RDA (recommended dietary allowance) of 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight. There is substantial evidence to show that this is not sufficient enough protein for an aging population to maintain skeletal muscle; however, that does not prevent a multitude of clinicians from following the National Academy of Sciences recommendation.
Although I do substantial research prior to posting my own findings on this website, it would behoove the reader to perform their own research to determine whether they agree with my findings prior to putting into practice.
For any questions or concerns regarding the methodologies that I use or how I came to a particular conclusion, you can reach me here.