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Daily consumption of a protein‐based, multi‐ingredient nutritional supplement resulted in gains in strength (Δ ∑1RM: +14 ± 4 kg, p=0.001) and lean mass (Δ WBLM: +1.2 ± 0.3 kg, p=0.001) independent of exercise in older men.
Practitioners can consider recommending a multi-ingredient nutritional supplement to older men to enhance strength and lean mass.
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Following 6 weeks of supplementation (Phase 1: SUPP/PLB), subjects in the SUPP group demonstrated substantial gains in strength (Δ ∑1RM: +14 ± 4 kg, p=0.001) and lean mass (Δ WBLM: +1.2 ± 0.3 kg, p=0.001), whereas no change in either outcome was observed in the PLB group.
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Based on the randomized controlled study design.
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A Whey Protein‐Based, Multi‐Ingredient Supplement Independently Stimulates Gains in Lean Body Mass and Strength, and Enhances Exercise‐Induced Adaptations in Older Men
Kirsten E. Bell et al. · The FASEB Journal · 2017
DOI 10.1096/fasebj.31.1_supplement.139.4
rct · n=49Cited 2×
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