Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Protein intake less than 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight* led to a 156% increased risk of severe weight loss in the elderly. When it comes to weight loss, most of the focus is on the 365,000 deaths in the United...
Protein Intake Increases Muscle Mass and Strength in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Food questionnaire data from participants over 50 years of age in the Farmingham study suggest that increasing protein intake may help preserve muscle mass. The decline in muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging increases the...
Effects of Zinc and Protein in Bone Health of Frail Elderly
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This is a study of 51 elderly participants who consumed 20 grams of a protein supplement daily. There was an increase in a hormone by 45.8% which plays a beneficial role in bone health. Additionally, protein supplementation with zinc...
Review Finds Heart and Metabolic Benefits to Whey Protein Consumption
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. ...
Protein Types – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. A summary of availability, digestion, animal source, denaturing, and acidity of proteins. Protein isolates are rich in amino acids; note the word “acid”. Isolated proteins are acid-forming (systemically acidic), regardless of whether...
Whey Protein May Help Offset Health Problems of Western Diet
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found 42% lower rate of weight gain in the whey group, compared to the non-whey group (14.5% vs. 25%) and 32% lower body-fat levels in the whey group ( 16.7% vs. 24.3%). Following a “Western diet” means consuming high...
Whey Protein and Hypertension in Young Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 71 young participants, those taking a whey protein supplement had decreased blood pressure if their blood pressure was too high. Approximately 74.5 million Americans over the age of 20 have high blood pressure (3). Many...
Soy Protein Helps Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 29 diabetic patients, forty grams of soy protein with 80 mg soy isoflavones reduced LDL cholesterol (bad) and total cholesterol more than the group taking milk protein without soy isoflavones. According to the National Institutes...
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