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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17363968143832024120609120_Ensure3.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Screenshot source: </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR_vjJ14J30"><em>Abbott</em></a></div><div><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17363438467231736343846404.png" alt="" style="width:950px"/> </div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Screenshot source: </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0PzSZwMYoY"><em>Abbott</em></a></div><p>Today, seniors want to embrace active lifestyles, such as joining fitness classes, trying sports, or even going on nature walks to stay energized and engaged. But as we age, our bodies may not respond as they once did. </p><p>Exercises and activities that once felt easy may now leave us feeling fatigued, or even sore, for days. Tasks as simple as climbing stairs, carrying groceries, or balancing during a brisk walk may become more challenging over time. One common issue behind these changes is the progressive loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia or muscle decay. </p><div><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17363438547451736343854371.png" alt="" style="width:950px"/> </div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Photo source: </em><a href="https://www.family.abbott/my-en/ensure/tools-and-resources/active-ageing/flex-your-strength.html"><em>Abbott</em></a></div><p>After age 40, people may lose up to 8% of their muscle mass per decade, and this loss may accelerate with age. The SHIELD (Strengthening Health In ELDerly through nutrition) study conducted by Changi General Hospital, SingHealth Polyclinics, and Abbott revealed that for seniors over 65, each additional year is associated with a 13% higher chance of having low muscle mass.<sup>1 </sup>This loss not only affects physical strength but is also linked to increased risks of falls, fractures, and reduced mobility.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17363966964592024120609120_Ensure3a.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Screenshot source: </em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbbottNutritionPH/videos/893448672708305"><em>Abbott</em></a></div><div><strong>The cycle of weakness </strong></div><p>Research has found that low muscle mass is also linked to a higher risk of infections, which, in turn, may further contribute to muscle loss. This cycle of weakness may impact our overall health and quality of life.<sup>17</sup></p><p>To combat age-related muscle decay and support the immune system, it is important to prioritize strategies that maintain muscle mass and promote immune function.   </p><div><strong>How to maintain muscle health and immune strength as we age</strong></div><p>Maintaining muscle mass and immune health does not have to be complicated. Here are some strategies recommended for seniors to help preserve strength and resilience:</p><p><strong>Engage in regular exercise: </strong>Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week and include resistance training to help maintain muscles and strength. If you are an older adult or have any underlying health conditions, consider consulting your healthcare provider before starting a new exercise regimen. This step ensures your safety and helps you design an activity plan tailored to your needs, setting you up for a healthier, stronger you!</p><p><strong>Eat enough protein:</strong> Incorporate protein-rich food, like chicken, seafood, eggs, beans, or dairy, aiming for approximately 25-30 grams per meal (around a cup of beans or a small chicken breast). Adults 65 and up may need more protein than younger adults.<sup>2-4</sup><sub></sub> To amp up protein intake further, add in protein snacks, like one before bed or supplement your diet if needed.</p><p><strong>Follow a nutritious diet: </strong>Choose a balanced diet full of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, proteins and healthy fats. Proper nutrition – including immune-supporting nutrients and ingredients like vitamins A, C, D and E, zinc, protein and YBG – also plays a role in supporting immune health.</p><div><strong>Consider Oral Nutrition Supplements with HMB and YBG: </strong></div><p>HMB (or beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) is a naturally occurring compound that helps preserve and build muscle mass by hindering muscle breakdown. While it occurs naturally in foods like avocados, grapefruit, and catfish, it is hard to get enough from food sources alone<sup>5</sup>. That is why supplements like <a href="https://www.family.abbott/ph-en/ensure/products/ensure-gold.html">Ensure Gold</a> with Streng+hPro, which contains both HMB and YBG, may be beneficial for maintaining muscle health, along with proper diet and daily activities.</p><p>YBG (Yeast Beta Glucan) has been clinically proven to help strengthen the immune system. It is associated with improved markers of immunity, such as high levels of circulating immune cells and increased antibody production that strengthens mucosal immunity to help protect against pathogen entry.</p><div><img class="fr-fic fr-dib" src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17363438681071736343867556.png" alt="" style="width:950px"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Photo source: </em><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR_vjJ14J30"><em>Abbott</em></a></div><div><strong>The role of nutritional supplements in ageing</strong></div><p>Research have demonstrated that oral nutritional supplements may help increase energy and protein intakes, body weight, and reduce hospital readmissions and healthcare costs in older adults<sup>6-11</sup>. In addition, HMB has been reported to have potential benefits on muscle mass and muscle strength<sup>12-16</sup>.</p><p>Combining YBG with HMB, as found in <a href="https://www.family.abbott/ph-en/ensure/nutrition-counselling.html">Ensure Gold</a> with Streng+hPro, may help break the cycle of muscle loss and weakened immunity, promoting better health and well-being in older adults, along with proper diet, daily activities, and rest.</p><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17363964920002024120609120_Ensure6.png" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><em>Photo source: </em><a href="https://www.family.abbott/my-en/ensure/home.html"><em>Abbott</em></a></div><p>By prioritizing proper nutrition and incorporating helpful supplements, we may break the cycle of weakness and build a cycle of strength to enjoy healthy and active lives as we age.   </p><div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&amp;href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAbbottNutritionPH%2Fvideos%2F893448672708305%2F&amp;show_text=false&amp;width=560&amp;t=0" width="560" height="314" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div><p>To learn more about Ensure Gold with Streng+hPro and how it may support healthy ageing, visit the <a href="https://www.family.abbott/ph-en/ensure/home.html">official website</a> of Ensure and follow Alagang Abbott  on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AbbottNutritionPH">Facebook</a>.  </p><p>Ensure Gold® with Streng+hPro® is also available in <a href="https://shopee.ph/scp/34402434/eyJjaWQiOjQwMTQ4LCJzaWQiOjM0NDAxMDUwLCJpc0RyYWZ0IjpmYWxzZX0%3D">Shopee</a> and <a href="https://www.lazada.com.ph/shop/abbott1630395516/custom-1647229230400.htm?wh_weex=true">Lazada</a>.</p><p>PH.2024.55874.ENS.1 (v1.0)</p><p>A0074P010725E</p><div><em>References: </em></div><div><em>1. <a href="https://www.sgh.com.sg/sites/shcommonassets/Documents/News/shield/31%20Oct%202019_News%20Release_%20SHIELD%20Singapore%20(1).pdf">Changi General Hospital, Abbott and SingHealth Polyclinics Collaborate to Investigate Effects of Nutritional Intervention in Elderly. (2019). In PLOS ONE [Journal-article]</a>.</em></div><div><em>2. <a href="https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/healthy-living/aging-well/minding-our-muscles-for-immune-health/">Minding Our Muscles for Immune Health. Abbott</a>.</em></div><div><em>3. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24814383/">Deuz et al Clinical Nutrition 33 (2014) 929e936</a></em></div><div><em>4. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23867520/">Bauer, Jürgen, et al. JAMDA 14.8 (2013): 542-559</a>.</em></div><div><em>5. <a href="https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/news-research/expert-views/evolution-of-hmb--from-sports-nutrition-to-healthy-ageing/">Zhang Z, et al. FASEB J. 1994;8:A464</a>.</em></div><div><em>6. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2020.10.015">Chew, S. T. H., Tan, N. C., Cheong, M., Oliver, J., Baggs, G., Choe, Y., How, C. H., Chow, W. L., Tan, C. Y. L., Kwan, S. C., Husain, F. S., Low, Y. L., Huynh, D. T. T., &amp; Tey, S. L. (2020). Impact of specialized oral nutritional supplement on clinical, nutritional, and functional outcomes: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in community-dwelling older adults at risk of malnutrition. Clinical Nutrition, 40(4), 1879–1892</a>.</em></div><div><em>7. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22643726/">Beck AM, Holst M, Rasmussen HH. Oral nutritional support of older (65 years.) medical and surgical patients after discharge from hospital: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. ClinRehabil 2013;27:19e27</a>.</em></div><div><em>8. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19828215/">Nieuwenhuizen WF,Weenen H, Rigby P, Hetherington MM. Older adults and patients in need of nutritional support: review of current treatment options and factors influencing nutritional intake. Clin Nutr 2010;29:160e9</a>.</em></div><div><em>9. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22212388/">Cawood AL, Elia M, Stratton RJ. Systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of high protein oral nutritional supplements. Ageing Res Rev 2012;11:278e96</a>.</em></div><div><em>10. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23891685/">Stratton RJ, Hebuterne X, Elia M. A systematic review and meta-analysis of the impact of oral nutritional supplements on hospital readmissions. Ageing Res Rev 2013;12:884e97</a>.</em></div><div><em>11. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28279548/">Elia M, Parsons EL, Cawood AL, Smith TR, Stratton RJ. Cost-effectiveness of oral nutritional</a></em></div><div><em>12. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25923603/">Hickson M. Nutritional interventions in sarcopenia: a critical review. ProcNutr Soc 2015;74:378e86</a>.</em></div><div><em>13. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24057808/">Molfino A, Gioia G, Rossi Fanelli F, Muscaritoli M. Beta-hydroxy-betamethylbutyrate supplementation in health and disease: a systematic review of randomized trials. Amino Acids 2013;45:1273e92</a>.</em></div><div><em>14. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26169182/">Wu H, Xia Y, Jiang J, Du H, Guo X, Liu X, et al. Effect of beta-hydroxy-betamethylbutyrate supplementation on muscle loss in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2015;61:168e75</a>.</em></div><div><em>15. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30982854/">Bear DE, Langan A, Dimidi E, Wandrag L, Harridge SDR, Hart N, et al. b-Hydroxy-b-methylbutyrate and its impact on skeletal muscle mass and physical function in clinical practice: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Clin Nutr 2019;109:1119e32</a>.</em></div><div><em>16. <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29045254/">Woo J. Nutritional interventions in sarcopenia: where do we stand? Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care 2018;21:19e23</a>.</em></div><div><em>17. <a href="https://www.nutritionnews.abbott/content/dam/an/newsroom/us/en/pdfs/pressreleases/PRESS%20RELEASE%20-%20SHIELD%20Phase%20Two_FINAL.pdf">Changi General Hospital, SingHealth Polyclinics, Abbott, Chew, S., Ling, L. Y., &amp; Chuan, T. N. (2021). Study: 80% of Singapore Elderly at Risk of Malnutrition Have Low Muscle Mass, but Nutrition Intervention Can Improve Physical Function and Health. In Clinical Nutrition [Press-release]</a>.</em></div><div><br/></div><div> </div>

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