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When making gains with our patients, we can't forget about PROTEIN!
Inadequate protein consumption can be prevalent among older adults and can impede muscle recovery and delay hypertrophy which can impact results of therapy and exercise interventions, with progression to frailty if not addressed! Tune in to #oldNOTweak for education and strategies to increase protein consumption in older adults in order to maximize gains!
Article: Low protein intake is associated with frailty in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analyses of observational studies; https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy.lib.ohio-state.edu/pubmed/30235893
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