http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/(c) MuscleTalk Bodybuilding Forum30 The 'energy levels' issue could be for a number of reasons, insulin metabolism, digestion and diverted blood flow etc. <br> <br> As you age a number of things happen to you gut, gut health, motility and appetite but usually become a bigger factor in your 60's onwards. There's a number of factors involved. I can't tell really from your post what is happening in your case though! <br> <br> My advice would be to include plenty of fibre, some pre biotics, good quality yogurt etc and try and keep your gut at healthy as possible. <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3676928Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:46:13 GMT As I get older I'm noticing that I have to leave a lot longer between eating a meal and then exercising. No longer can I eat a big meal then go and kick a football round the park, unless I leave a gap of at least 3 hours my energy levels really suffer during exercise. <br> <br> Is this due to taking longer to digest food and, if so, why does it take longer? <br> http://www.muscletalk.co.uk/fb.ashx?m=3674845Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:12:30 GMT