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Protein deficiency in elderly nutrition

Overview

A 63-year-old woman in Vietnam experienced significant muscle mass loss and low serum albumin levels despite consuming milk and tofu daily for over six months.

Medical professionals noted that while these are high-quality protein sources, relying on them exclusively can lead to a state of ‘supplementing but not enough’ due to a lack of variety in amino acid profiles and accompanying nutrients. Nutritionists advised that a more diverse range of protein-rich foods is necessary to maintain muscle mass in middle-aged and elderly populations.

Entities

World Health Organization · Circulation · Vietnam · Japan · Trương

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Protein deficiency persists in elderly woman despite daily milk and tofu consumption

    A 63-year-old woman faced muscle loss and protein deficiency despite a daily diet of milk and tofu, highlighting the need for dietary variety in elderly nutrition.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Tofu and Plant‑Based Proteins Linked to Heart Health and Longevity

    Studies show tofu and other plant proteins can lower heart disease risk, improve longevity and aid digestion, with Japanese consuming ~80 g daily and seeing lower mortality.

Sources

kienthuc.net.vn · m.kenh14.vn · soha.vn