This podcast’s key learnings are:

• As we age, we require a higher dose of protein to maximally stimulate the muscle response to protein due to anabolic resistance.
• From a metabolic standpoint, loss of muscle mass begins a lot earlier in life than we originally thought, therefore early intervention is key to help prevent this decline. 
• We can help to mitigate age-related loss of muscle mass by ensuring we continue lifestyle activities throughout the lifespan e.g physical activity.
• For master athletes, increased protein requirements must be carefully balanced with other nutritional needs to ensure overall energy and nutrient needs are met. 

With guest speaker Oliver Witard, Senior Lecturer in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition, Kings College London