27/08/2026
It’s a question worth asking after 40.
In a 2025 randomised trial, 126 postmenopausal women with sarcopenia followed the same energy-restricted diet for 12 weeks, but with different protein intakes.
Both groups lost body fat.
Women consuming 1.2g protein/kg per day lost an average 2.96kg of fat mass, compared with 1.28kg in the 0.8g/kg group.
But the researchers weren’t only interested in fat loss.
They measured muscle and strength too — and the higher-protein group also showed improvements in measures of both. Which is the point.
As we get older, muscle supports our strength, movement and metabolic health.
More importantly, muscle remains responsive to what we do.
Using your muscles regularly + getting enough protein gives them a reason and the resources to stick around.
And if getting enough protein through a busy day isn’t always easy, that’s where Eve can help.
25g protein + fibre + vitamins & minerals in every Rebalancing Shake.
For The Life You Lead.