Building Muscle and Bone After 50 | Brenda Davis, RD

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee · Jun 9, 2026 · 1h 8m

You can build strong bones and muscles as you age without eating meat or dairy foods. Registered dietitian Brenda Davis joins Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Podcast to explain how a well-planned plant-based diet can support strength, bone health, and independence after 50. Can plant protein really support muscle? What nutrients matter most for preventing osteoporosis and sarcopenia? And how much protein do older adults actually need? 🧠 In this episode, you'll learn: How much protein older adults may need Whether plant protein can support muscle as well as animal protein The best plant-based…