The lead author of the panel recommendation, Dr. John Morley of the Geriatric Department at Saint Louis University Medical SchoolAs the energetic efficiencies of older persons decreases more effective protein sources should be supplemented in the diet so that muscle mass can be maintained and built and thus reduce the risks of age-associated health decline." He went on to say that, "In addition to the use of high leucine protein sources in the diet, daily exercise and activity is important as is the supplementation of Vitamin D."

New Nutritional Beverage Helps Aging Americans Get Adequate Nutrition Providing Convenient and Effect Management for Healthy Aging

At the same time, HealthSpan Solutions, LLC -- makers of the clinical nutrition beverage, BeneVia?® , announced that distribution of its therapeutic nutrition products will be expanded across America this year and supported by continuing education programs for healthcare practitioners and consumers alike.  

"These new health expert recommendations support our own clinical research and patent positions on leucine/essential amino acids over the last 5 years and point out the importance that targeted healthy nutrition (i.e., therapeutic nutrition) can play to maintain a healthy aging process," said John Troup, Ph.D., President of HealthSpan Solutions.

"These results have important implications for improving health care and maintaining active lifestyles of boomer and older consumers," Troup went on to comment.  "For this reason we are proud to offer consumers the only patent protected healthy clinical nutrition drink available in the market that provides the recommended nutritional profile highlighted in this new publication. Additionally, our web site www.gobenevia will provide the latest educational information and publications on the use of nutrition for healthy aging."

BeneVia?® nutritional drinks were clinically developed and scientifically substantiated with the patented high leucine essential amino acid protein source called "ViaLeuPro"?„?. Published clinical studies have shown significant improvement in muscle function with age, over typical protein sources.  Full clinical reports on the protein energy benefits of BeneVia?® are also available online at  GoBeneVia

SOURCE HealthSpan