Hormonal
Whey protein supplementation significantly reduces interleukin-6 (IL-6) and increases insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) and albumin levels in older adults with sarcopenia.
Whey protein supplementation not only helps with muscle mass but also improves key biochemical markers in older adults with sarcopenia. It significantly reduces inflammation (IL-6) and increases beneficial hormones (IGF-1) and proteins (albumin). This suggests broader health benefits beyond just muscle size.
In addition, in the secondary outcomes, WP significantly reduced interleukin-6, significantly increased insulin-like growth factor-1 and albumin...
Why this rating
Meta-analysis of RCTs.
Source
Improving sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of whey protein supplementation with or without resistance training
Ming-Lin Li et al. · The journal of nutrition health & aging · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.jnha.2024.100184
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