Gain muscle after 70: THIS SEED works better than eggs!
No single seed “works better than eggs” for building muscle after 70.
Muscle growth at older ages depends mostly on:
- getting enough total protein,
- doing resistance training,
- eating enough calories,
- and recovering well.
Eggs are considered a high-quality protein because they contain all essential amino acids and a good amount of leucine, which is especially important for stimulating muscle protein synthesis.
Some seeds can still help:
- hemp seeds — relatively high in protein,
- pumpkin seeds — good for magnesium and zinc,
- chia and flax — useful for omega-3s and fiber.
But seeds alone are usually not as effective gram-for-gram as eggs, dairy, fish, or lean meat for muscle gain because plant proteins are often lower in certain essential amino acids and less concentrated.
For adults over 70, a practical muscle-building approach is:
- aim for roughly 25–35 g of protein per meal,
- include resistance exercise 2–4 times weekly,
- prioritize protein sources with leucine (eggs, whey, dairy, fish, soy),
- and maintain vitamin D and overall nutrition.
A stronger comparison would be:
- hemp seeds are a good plant-based supplement to a muscle-building diet,
- but not a magic replacement for eggs.