Undereating – The Silent Saboteur of Men’s Health

🧠 Undereating isn’t just a women’s health issue. Many men—especially over 50—aren’t eating enough of the right nutrients, and it’s silently working against their health goals.

🔹 What’s happening?
Men trying to “cut back” or lose weight often drastically reduce calories—especially protein and healthy fats. This backfires by:

• 🔻 Lowering testosterone levels, which impacts energy, mood, and metabolism
  
  

• 🧱 Reducing muscle mass, since the body starts breaking down muscle for fuel
  
  

• 🦴 Weakening bones, due to inadequate intake of calcium, vitamin D, and protein
  
  

• 📉 Slowing metabolism, making it easier to gain weight over time, not lose it
  

🔹 What to do?
Fuel your body for performance, not punishment. Aim for:

• 25–30g of protein per meal
  
  

• Balanced meals with fiber, healthy fats, and micronutrients
  
  

• Eating consistently to support hormone function and muscle maintenance
  

💥 Remember: Undereating is not a long-term strategy—it’s a fast track to energy loss, fat gain, and muscle decline.

If you are ready to future-proof for optimal longevity; reach out.  We can help!

📚 Sources: Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (2021); NIH Nutrition & Aging Studies; Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Obesity