# Protein, Sarcopenia, and the Pursuit of Healthspan

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Podcast: [The Naked Heart](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-naked-heart-7051353)
Published: 2025-07-10T03:55:59+00:00
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## Resource

In the UK, the recommended minimum daily protein intake is 0.75g per kilogram of body weight. However, mounting evidence suggests that this baseline is not enough, especially for older adults, those managing chronic conditions, or anyone engaging in weight loss strategies. In practice, most people are falling short of even this modest target. In this article and podcast, strategies to maintain skeletal muscle mass to improve metabolic health and reduce the risk of sarcopenia are aired. Could equipping our patients attending our holistic GLP-1 mimetic clinic with a food analysis app called Dr Shape and other items in our metabolic toolbox really be the answer? Read the blog article here

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