Why Adults 45+ Are Turning to Protein and NMN
If you're over 45 and serious about your health, two supplements are rising faster than almost anything else in the wellness space: protein and NMN (Nicotinamide Mononucleotide). And for good reason.
Whether your goals are better blood sugar control, sustainable weight loss, or simply feeling stronger and sharper as you age — these two compounds are earning their place at the top of the stack.
The Protein Problem After 45
After age 40, the body begins to lose muscle mass at a rate of 1–2% per year — a process called sarcopenia. Less muscle means a slower metabolism, higher blood sugar volatility, and more difficulty managing weight.
Adequate protein intake directly counters this. Research consistently shows that older adults need more protein per pound of bodyweight than younger adults — not less [1]. High-quality protein supports:
- Muscle preservation and lean body composition [1]
- Satiety and appetite control for sustainable weight management [2]
- Support for healthy blood sugar through improved body composition and reduced fat mass [2]
The challenge? Most adults in this age group are chronically under-consuming protein. Supplementing with a clean, high-quality protein source fills that gap efficiently. Our BROTEIN Chocolate Whey Isolate and BROTEIN Clean Vanilla Whey Isolate are formulated specifically for this purpose — clean, high-yield protein with no unnecessary fillers.
NMN: The Cellular Energy Molecule
NMN is a precursor to NAD+ — a coenzyme that powers cellular energy production and DNA repair. NAD+ levels decline sharply with age, and that decline is linked to fatigue, metabolic slowdown, and reduced resilience [3].
Supplementing with NMN helps restore NAD+ levels, with emerging research pointing to benefits including:
- Improved insulin sensitivity in postmenopausal women with prediabetes [4]
- Enhanced energy and cognitive clarity
- Support for healthy weight regulation
- Emerging evidence for improved muscle strength and physical performance in older adults [5]
- Cellular repair and longevity pathways [3]
For adults 45+ focused on long-term health, NMN is quickly becoming a foundational supplement — not a fringe one. The first human RCT on NMN, published in Science in 2021, found that supplementation raised NAD+ levels and improved metabolic health in postmenopausal women with prediabetes — a meaningful signal for the broader 45+ population [4].
Better Together
Protein and NMN aren't competing — they're complementary. Protein rebuilds and preserves the body's structure. NMN powers the cellular machinery that makes that rebuilding possible. Together, they address two of the most significant physiological shifts that happen after 45: muscle loss and declining cellular energy.
The Bottom Line
If you're 45+ and focused on blood sugar, weight, and long-term vitality, protein and NMN represent the clearest, most evidence-backed opportunity in the supplement space right now. The growth in adoption isn't a trend — it's a response to real biology.
At Forward Resupply, we stock both because we believe in equipping you with what actually works. Explore our BROTEIN Whey Protein Isolate and NMN supplement to build your foundation.
References
- Bauer et al. (2013). Evidence-Based Recommendations for Optimal Dietary Protein Intake in Older People: A Position Paper From the PROT-AGE Study Group. JAMDA. PubMed
- Weigle et al. (2005). A high-protein diet induces sustained reductions in appetite, ad libitum caloric intake, and body weight despite compensatory changes in diurnal plasma leptin and ghrelin concentrations. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. PubMed
- Verdin (2015). NAD+ in aging, metabolism, and neurodegeneration. Science. PubMed
- Yoshino et al. (2021). Nicotinamide mononucleotide supplementation increases NAD+ and improves metabolic health in postmenopausal women with prediabetes. Science. PubMed
- Igarashi et al. (2022). Chronic nicotinamide mononucleotide supplementation elevates blood nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide levels and alters muscle function in healthy older men. NPJ Aging and Mechanisms of Disease. PubMed