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Alternative protein sources may support muscle anabolism in active older adults.
Practitioners should explore alternative protein sources for their potential benefits in older adults.
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The purpose of this review was to thoroughly assess the current evidence base for the utility of alternative protein sources to support muscle anabolism in (active) older adults.
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Alternative dietary protein sources to support healthy and active skeletal muscle aging
Ino van der Heijden et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2022
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nuac049
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