Abstract

Rajashekar Perusomula, Sumathi Poleboina, Suryam Gugulothu, Shravani G., Venkatesh V., Md Faheemuddin, Manjula Jatoth, Chandragiri Srividya, *Gayathri Paturi

ABSTRACT

To ensure good health, improve recovery from sickness, and maintain functionality, older persons require more dietary protein than younger adults. Older persons must compensate for age-related changes in protein metabolism, such as increased splanchnic extraction and diminishing anabolic responses to protein consumption. They also require more protein to compensate for the inflammatory and catabolic conditions associated with chronic and acute diseases that are common as people age. Most older persons with acute or chronic disorders require higher protein in their diet (1.2-1.5 g/kg body weight/d). Protein quality, time of ingestion, and use of additional nutritional supplements may all be important, but there isn't enough research to make particular recommendations just yet. Physical function capability decrease in the elderly is associated with loss of independence, falls, and even mortality. As a result, future research targeted at determining optimal protein intake in specific populations of older adults must include physical function assessments.