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The extra amount of protein led to minor changes in body composition but not physical performance or muscle quality.
Practitioners should manage expectations regarding the impact of increased protein on physical performance and muscle quality.
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the extra amount of protein led to minor changes in body composition but not physical performance or muscle quality.
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Effects of an increased habitual dietary protein intake followed by resistance training on fitness, muscle quality and body composition of seniors: A randomised controlled trial
Sandra Unterberger et al. · Clinical Nutrition · 2022
DOI 10.1016/j.clnu.2022.02.017
rct · n=136Cited 18×
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