Protein supplementation improves lean body mass in physically active older adults: a randomized placebo‐controlled trial

• Main Authors: Dominique S.M. tenHaaf (Author), Thijs M.H. Eijsvogels (Author), Coen C.W.G. Bongers (Author), Astrid M.H. Horstman (Author), Silvie Timmers (Author), Lisette C.P.G.M. deGroot (Author), Maria T.E. Hopman (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Wiley, 2019-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background An inadequate protein intake may offset the muscle protein synthetic response after physical activity, reducing the possible benefits of an active lifestyle for muscle mass. We examined the effects of 12 weeks of daily protein supplementation on lean body mass, muscle strength, a...