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Giacomo Garibotto1, Daniela Verzola1, Daniela Picciotto2

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy.

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High protein diets are debated for older adults and those with kidney disease. For inactive individuals, physical exercise is more effective than high protein diets for maintaining muscle mass and function.

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Area of Science:

  • Nutrition Science
  • Gerontology
  • Nephrology

Background:

  • High protein diets are increasingly popular, sparking debate on current recommendations, especially for older adults.
  • Anabolic resistance, requiring higher protein intake for muscle synthesis, is common in aging, inactivity, and chronic kidney disease.
  • Sedentarianism and inactivity contribute to muscle mass and strength decline.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated perspective on high protein intake for muscle mass and function.
  • To focus on individuals with kidney diseases and anabolic resistance.
  • To evaluate the role of protein intake versus physical activity in maintaining muscle health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of current scientific evidence on protein metabolism and muscle synthesis.
  • Examination of the effects of protein supplementation with and without resistance training.
  • Assessment of protein intake's impact on muscle health in inactive individuals and those with kidney disease.

Main Results:

  • Protein ingestion leads to amino acid oxidation, ureagenesis, and toxin production.
  • Protein supplementation without resistance training yields marginal benefits for strength and performance in healthy and older adults.
  • Physical exercise is a primary stimulus for muscle protein synthesis and health.

Conclusions:

  • For inactive individuals, physical exercise is superior to high protein diets for maintaining muscle mass and function.
  • The benefits of high protein diets need careful consideration, especially in populations with anabolic resistance like those with kidney disease.
  • Further research is needed to optimize protein recommendations considering activity levels and health status.