Protein supplementation improves lean body mass in physically active older adults: a randomized placebo-controlled trial
Dominique S. M. Ten Haaf et al.
Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle · 2019
What the research tells us
Relative lean mass improved more with protein, without additional strength or performance gains.
Scope & interpretation
The study concerned physically active older adults, with different findings for body composition and function. Benefits should be reported separately for lean mass, strength and physical performance.
Study at a glance
- POPULATION & SAMPLE
- 116 active older adults with relatively low habitual protein intake.
- EXPOSURE / INTERVENTION / SUBJECT
- Milk protein versus energy-matched placebo during walking training.
- OUTCOMES
- Body composition, strength and physical performance.
- TIME FRAME
- 12 weeks.
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