‘Cheese trick’ could be KEY to staying strong… well into your ‘golden years’
Some of us spend our ENTIRE lives trying to lose weight just to get SMALLER…
But once we reach a certain age, NOW they tell us we have to worry about getting TOO small!
It’s true – you don’t want to “waste away” as you get older.
That happens to too many older folks who become sedentary… and can’t get around anymore like they used to.
It’s not just about MAXIMIZING your mobility…
Because losing muscle mass can INCREASE your risk of death.
In fact, the strongest folks over age 60 have HALF the death rate of those who are weakest.
Which category do you fit into right now?
And what happens if you’re hospitalized… or otherwise FORCED to stay in bed until you recover from something like surgery or illness?
Having some muscle “reserves” could help you survive those trying times.
So, even if you’re PERFECTLY healthy now, you’ve got to MAINTAIN your muscles.
Because that’s the only way you’re going to STAY active… and RETAIN your independence… in the long run.
You know that diet and exercise are important… but are you missing out on this THIRD and CRITICAL factor?
Got whey?
By the time you reach your 80s (if you’re not already there), your muscle mass could be about 15% of what it was in your 30s.
That is, if you don’t do anything to STOP the muscle loss.
Because sarcopenia… a.k.a. “muscle wasting”… is NOT inevitable.
And frailty as you get older isn’t just a “given.”
You know that a diet high in animal protein is key…
But there’s something ELSE you can do – and it might be the “missing link” that explains why some older folks lose their strength and others don’t.
I’m talking about the tiny building blocks of protein – much smaller molecules called amino acids.
You can’t build muscle without amino acids, as they signal the muscle to grow.
It’s like flipping the switch on for the muscle-building factories in your body to get to work.
All amino acids can trigger muscle growth… but there’s one in particular that appears to be MORE powerful than the rest.
It’s called leucine.
And you’ve got to make sure you’re getting enough of it.
This isn’t some crazy “bodybuilder trick”… or a fad to “juice up” athletic performance.
Because research shows how it’s worked in older guys and gals!
And maybe it could work for you, too. There’s certainly no harm in trying.
Leucine is considered an “essential” amino acid – which means your body NEEDS it, but it can’t produce it on its own.
So, you’ve got to find a way to get it from some outside source.
By far, the richest one is a byproduct of cheese-making process, called whey.
In fact, getting enough leucine from OTHER food sources can be a challenge!
Imagine having to eat nearly 15 eggs… or 5 SERVINGS of peanuts… to get the same amount of leucine from just 1 serving of whey.
And in some cases, you could be consuming nearly 10X as many calories by consuming those other sources!
Fortunately, you won’t have to do that – because some consider whey the “gold standard” of protein.
There are a few different types of whey that you can get at your local health food store or online, so do your research and choose the right one for you.
If you have a problem digesting dairy, for instance, whey protein isolate can be up to 95% protein… and contain little to no lactose.
Look for whey that’s ideally sourced from grass-fed, organic cheese (or milk)… with no artificial sweeteners.
But there’s something else…
You’ve got to exercise, too.
Leucine works best when combined with a high-protein diet AND a little movement.
Whether it’s aerobic exercise… resistance training… or ideally both…
WHATEVER you can do at home will help turbocharge the muscle-building power of leucine.
And to OPTIMIZE whey’s potency even further, take it about a half-hour to an hour before exercising… and then again about an hour after you’re done.
To fighting off frailty,
Melissa Young
