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Protein Prevents Weight Loss in The Elderly

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Robert Barrington

Weight loss in the elderly, specifically a decrease in lean mass, increases the risk of mortality significantly. A loss of skeletal muscle in the elderly is associated with reduced mobility, increased frailty, and a loss of bone tissue that increases … Continue reading →

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