Protein and Leucine Intake at Main Meals in Elderly People with Type 2 Diabetes

Protein and Leucine Intake at Main Meals in Elderly People with Type 2 Diabetes

Background: The recommended protein intake for the elderly is 25–30 g at main meals, with at least 2500–2800 mg of leucine at each meal. There is still little evidence regarding the amount and distribution of protein and leucine intake with meals in the elderly with type 2 diabetes (T2D). In this cr...

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Main Authors: Elena Massimino, Anna Izzo, Carmen Castaldo, Anna Paola Amoroso, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Brunella Capaldo, Giuseppe Della Pepa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
protein intake
leucine intake
meal
elderly
type 2 diabetes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/15/6/1345

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