As you go through middle age, you can see that the thighs and buttocks have decreased significantly, even though you have not lost any weight. You lose muscle as you age. Whether you want to live in your 80s like your 60s or your 60s like your 80s depends on your muscles. When muscle is reduced, walking ability and nervous tissue decrease, and it affects brain contraction, increasing the risk of dementia. It also increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, such as lowered immunity and diabetes, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia. When an elderly person who was normally healthy spends a long time lying down due to a fracture or surgery, his health deteriorates rapidly, leading to death. There is also an overseas study result that about 40% of the elderly cannot walk again if they lie down for 4 weeks in a state where they cannot walk.
In the case of the elderly, if protein intake is insufficient, muscle loss proceeds quickly. Animal protein is also effective in preventing hearing loss in the elderly. An analysis of the Ministry of Health and Welfare’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey showed that the elderly who lacked fat and protein were 56% more likely to develop hearing loss. Adequate protein intake is also essential to prevent age-related hearing loss. Protein intake is particularly important in the elderly population, as one in two Koreans over 65 years of age lacks protein intake. To get the daily protein requirement, an adult weighing around 60kg should eat about 100g of lean meat or fish, about 100g of tofu, or 2-3 eggs for each meal. However, it is not easy to consume this much protein at every meal. It is a burdensome amount for the elderly who have poor digestion or chewing ability. In this case, as an adjuvant therapy, health functional foods for protein supplementation are helpful.
When the muscles are strong, the old age is strong. Ilyang Pharm’s Baro Protein Q (Q) is a customized product with an emphasis on protein supply for middle-aged people. One sachet (about 35g) contains 20g of high-content protein and functional ingredients such as calcium, magnesium, vitamin B6, niacin, and pantothenic acid. Protein is composed of soy protein extracted from soybeans, whey protein that is digestible and absorbed well, and colostrum protein, so you can eat animal and vegetable protein in a balanced way. Baro Protein Q (Q) tastes good and can be easily consumed as a meal replacement or snack in water, soy milk, or milk. Ilyang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. will provide an additional 2 months’ supply to customers who purchase 4 months’ worth of Baro Protein Q (Q) with a limited edition of 300 sets.
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