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Protein

After 40, muscle becomes less responsive to protein, so the dose per meal matters more than the daily total alone.

What matters most

  • Target 1.2 to 1.6 g per kg of body weight daily.
  • Spread it: 25 to 35 g at each of three meals beats one large dinner.
  • Breakfast is where almost everyone falls short.

Do this week

Add 30 g of protein to breakfast tomorrow.

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