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Resistance training alongside proper protein intake is important to mitigate the effects of aging on skeletal muscle tissue.
Health professionals should incorporate both resistance training and protein intake in programs for older adults.
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Resistance training alongside proper protein intake is an important tool to mitigate the deleterious effects of the aging process on skeletal muscle tissue.
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Protein Supplementation in Addition to Strength Training Programs for Improving Body Composition in Older Adults: What Else Is Left to Know? A Brief Update Review of the Current Evidence
Júlio Benvenutti Bueno de Camargo · Journal of Aging and Physical Activity · 2023
DOI 10.1123/japa.2022-0275
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