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The intervention group showed greater gains in skeletal muscle mass index (Δ = 1.5, P = .004) compared to controls.
LAB-FWP may be an effective strategy for increasing muscle mass in older adults.
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Compared with controls, the intervention group showed greater gains in skeletal muscle mass index (Δ = 1.5, P = .004).
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Based on a randomized, blinded trial design.
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Fermented Whey Protein Supplement Slows the Progression of Frailty and Sarcopenia Among Older Korean Adults: A Randomized Blinded Trial
Hee-Sook Lim et al. · Journal of Medicinal Food · 2026
DOI 10.1177/1096620x261430172
rct · n=45
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