Research paper
Moore DR, Churchward-Venne TA, Witard O, Breen L, Burd NA, Tipton KD, Phillips SM. Protein ingestion to stimulate myofibrillar protein synthesis requires greater relative protein intakes in healthy older versus younger men. Journals of Gerontology Series A. 2015 Jan;70(1):57-62. doi:10.1093/gerona/glu103
Why we cite it
Retrospective dose-response analysis quantifying age-related anabolic resistance at the per-meal level. Establishes that older adults need substantially more protein per meal (~67% more relative to body weight) than younger adults to maximally stimulate muscle protein synthesis. Completes the protein-timing evidence base alongside cpt01–cpt03. Referenced in companion 291.