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title: "Protein After 40: How Much You Actually Need"
description: "After 40, your protein needs rise — not fall. Get the science-backed gram targets, debunk the aging myths, and learn what to eat to keep your muscle. See."
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# Protein After 40: How Much You Actually Need

> After 40, your protein needs rise — not fall. Get the science-backed gram targets, debunk the aging myths, and learn what to eat to keep your muscle. See.

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