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Superfoods help older adults build and preserve muscle: Expert
short by / on Saturday, 3 January, 2026
Ageing brings anabolic resistance and sarcopenia, but dietary superfoods rich in high-quality protein and essential nutrients can help preserve and build muscle mass. Dietitian Garima explains that fatty fish (salmon), Greek yogurt, and eggs supply amino acids crucial for muscle protein synthesis in older adults when paired with resistance exercise.