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Whey protein supplementation combined with resistance training results in an 8.7% increase in total strength compared to a 4.9% increase with placebo.
Whey protein supplementation may significantly enhance strength gains in older women participating in resistance training.
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the WP group realized greater increases (p < .05) in these measures compared with PLA (strength: WP = +8.7% vs. PLA = +4.9%)
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Based on study design from abstract.
Source
Effects of Whey Protein Supplementation Associated With Resistance Training on Muscular Strength, Hypertrophy, and Muscle Quality in Preconditioned Older Women
Paulo Sugihara et al. · International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism · 2017
rct · n=31Cited 52×
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