Protein and Elderly Convalescence
zebramuffin
11 Apr 2009
Hi,
Please can anyone suggest the best form of (supplemental and dietary) protein and amounts (per kg of bodyweight) which an elderly (over 85 years old) might consume after long term illness and weakness. Do elderly people have inherent differencies digesting protein than younger people? What might you suggest for the vegetarian elderly?
many thanks and kind regards,
ZM
Please can anyone suggest the best form of (supplemental and dietary) protein and amounts (per kg of bodyweight) which an elderly (over 85 years old) might consume after long term illness and weakness. Do elderly people have inherent differencies digesting protein than younger people? What might you suggest for the vegetarian elderly?
many thanks and kind regards,
ZM
