Plant foods preserve muscle mass

Western diets rich in protein, cereal grains and other acid-producing foods lead to the development of metabolic acidosis with age, triggering muscle wastage. American researchers looked at links between lean body mass and dietary intake of potassium-rich, alkaline-residue producing fruits and vegetables, which help neutralise acidosis. Analysis of data from nearly 400 male and female volunteers a ...
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