Distribution but not amount of protein intake is associated with frailty: a cross-sectional investigation in the region of Nürnberg

摘要

BackgroundTo preserve muscle mass and therefore limit the risk of disability in older adults protein intake is seen as important factor. Besides the amount of protein, its distribution over the day is thought to affect protein anabolism. This cross-sectional study investigates the association between the amount and distribution of protein intake and frailty in older adults.