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How Leucine in Whey Helps Prevent Muscle Loss

How Leucine in Whey Helps Prevent Muscle Loss

Ignore this and your muscles will pay the price. It's the single best food and exercise combination for protecting your muscles as you age.

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  • The loss of muscle mass that occurs with age is known as sarcopenia, the most obvious cause of which is inactivity

  • Your muscles need sufficient amounts of protein. Poor digestion can impede your ability to absorb protein, thereby contributing to sarcopenia

  • Whey protein has been shown to stimulate muscle protein accretion and stave off sar…

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