Research
Metabolic adaptation
A high protein diet (PRO) had a limited benefit on metabolic flexibility compared to a control diet (CON).
While a high protein diet is beneficial, its impact on metabolic flexibility may not be significant for older adults.
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PRO had a limited benefit.
Why this rating
Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Metabolic flexibility following resistance exercise and a high protein diet in older men: results from a 12-week randomized controlled trial
Corbin Griffen et al. · Experimental Gerontology · 2026
rct · n=66
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