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Whey protein supplementation reduces spine muscle atrophy more than exercise alone during spaceflight simulation.
Incorporating whey protein supplementation may enhance the effectiveness of exercise in preventing muscle atrophy during prolonged bed rest.
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We found that adding the protein supplementation reduced spine muscle atrophy more than exercise alone.
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Whey protein supplementation with vibration exercise ameliorates lumbar paraspinal muscle atrophy in prolonged bed rest
Patrick J. Owen et al. · Journal of Applied Physiology · 2020
DOI 10.1152/japplphysiol.00125.2020
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