Nutritional Supplements

## Nutrition and Protein Drinks for Seniors and Small Eaters

Protein is essential for a healthy body and building muscle mass – particularly as one ages, when the need for protein increases. In Denmark, the health authorities recommend that all individuals over 65 years get enough protein, which amounts to between 1.1-1.3 g of protein per kilogram per day. For a person weighing 60 kg, this translates to 66-78 g of protein daily.

However, for many seniors, achieving this can be easier said than done, as aging often comes with physical, psychological, and other health challenges that make meeting daily protein needs difficult.

For instance, due to illness or surgery, one may struggle to eat or have a reduced appetite. Cooking at home might become more challenging because of arthritis or pain.

Fortunately, there is an easy way to ensure you meet your daily protein and nutritional needs. Here, you can purchase both protein powder and nutritional supplements, helping you avoid weight loss and malnutrition.

## Achieve a Healthier Lifestyle with Protein Supplements and Nutritional Drinks

Our selection is mainly aimed at seniors or small eaters who need either protein or some other form of dietary or energy enrichment. You can find:

- Flavored protein powder for making tasty protein drinks
- Flavor-neutral and clear protein powder and energy enrichment, which can be added to food and drinks

Flavored protein drinks serve as a small, standalone snack and should be mixed with milk or water and shaken in a shaker.

The flavor-neutral variants can be added to both hot and cold drinks, as well as hot and cold food. They dissolve easily and are almost glass-clear, so they don't affect taste and texture.

Note that all protein and energy enrichments here are intended as supplements to regular meals and not as standalone meals.

Atpro 200 protein powder is one of our most popular variants. You can easily add it to a cup of coffee or a glass of juice. Here's how:

- Add 8 g of Atpro protein powder to the liquid and stir – this will give you a protein-rich drink.

## Which Type of Nutritional Supplement Should I Choose?

Our range of nutritional supplements can be divided into three categories:

- Protein powder
- Energy enrichment – dietary supplements with carbohydrates
- Nutritional supplements with both carbohydrates and protein

Protein is essential for the building and maintenance of cells and tissues in the body and plays a crucial role in the immune system. The need for protein increases with age as the body naturally degenerates, making it especially important for seniors to consume enough protein.

Carbohydrates are energy-giving nutrients that provide fuel for the brain and muscles and affect the body's energy metabolism.

Protein deficiency typically manifests as muscle and joint pain, brittle nails and hair, concentration problems, and slow healing. Carbohydrate deficiency is primarily indicated by headaches, lack of energy, and pronounced fatigue. If you are a small eater, you are likely to lack both and will greatly benefit from protein and/or carbohydrate-rich dietary supplements. Remember, it is still important to eat a healthy and varied diet.

We carry products from ToftCare, including Protura nutritional supplements and Atpro 200 protein powder. Click on each product for more information.