Thursday Aug 14, 2014 (foodconsumer.org) -- A new study suggests that having sufficient intake of protein or taking essential amino acid supplements can help retain muscle mass, maintain or boost muscle strength and prevent sarcopennia, and reduce risk of osteoporosis.
Muscle loss at a rate of 1% per year is commonly seen in elderly people.
The study shows that weak muscle strength is linked to high risk of osteoporosis, which is a risk factor for fracture, and muscle mass, which helps muscle strength, is in turn associated with protein and energy intake.