Sarcopenia
Protein intake and physical activity are important stimuli for muscle protein synthesis. A number of expert groups have proposed an increase in dietary protein recommendations for older age groups to 1.0-1.2 g/kg body weight per day.
Key nutrient supplementation in older adults is of interest in the prevention of sarcopenia and frailty, since it is a simple, low-cost treatment approach without major side effects.
Revival Soy
Two recent studies have suggested that Revival Soy products can be an integral part of a healthy weight loss plan. In one study, overweight women (n=43) were asked to follow a low-energy diet (1,000–1,200 Calories/day) that included 3 shakes with 20 grams of milk protein or 20 grams of Revival Soy protein per day, one pre-packaged entrée, and at least 5 fruits and vegetable servings daily. Compliance with this diet using either milk protein shakes or soy protein shakes resulted in significant weight loss and reductions in body fat. Average weight loss was approximately 26-29 pounds and did not differ significantly between groups. In a second study, overweight, postmenopausal women on a weight maintenance diet were asked to drink either a Revival Soy protein shake (20 g soy protein with 160 mg soy isoflavones) or a milk protein shake (20 g milk protein with no isoflavones) daily for 3 months. Different measures of body fat were evaluated after 3 months. Despite being on a weight maintenance diet plan, total abdominal (belly) fat was reduced in the soy protein group and increased in the milk protein group. These results show that Revival Soy protein can be a highly effective part of a weight loss program.