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Protein supplementation alone does not improve functional frailty outcomes (lean body mass, strength, gait speed) in pre-frail or frail older adults, but when combined with exercise training, it yields greater benefits than exercise alone.

Do not rely on protein supplements alone to fight frailty. They are ineffective without physical activity. Combine protein supplementation (up to 32g/day) with exercise training to see improvements in muscle mass and strength.

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The meta-analysis showed no effect of protein supplementation (up to 32 g/day)... More encouraging evidence has come from trials in which protein supplementation is combined with exercise training... protein supplementation... plus exercise training resulted in greater effects on outcomes such as lean body mass, hand grip and leg strength, when compared with exercise training alone
Mary Ní Lochlainn et al. · Nutrients · 2021

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Based on meta-analyses of RCTs.

Source

Nutrition and Frailty: Opportunities for Prevention and Treatment

Mary Ní Lochlainn et al. · Nutrients · 2021

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