Journal article
A whey protein-based multi-ingredient nutritional supplement stimulates gains in lean body mass and strength in healthy older men: A randomized controlled trial
Abstract
Protein and other compounds can exert anabolic effects on skeletal muscle, particularly in conjunction with exercise. The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of twice daily consumption of a protein-based, multi-ingredient nutritional supplement to increase strength and lean mass independent of, and in combination with, exercise in healthy older men. Forty-nine healthy older men (age: 73 ± 1 years [mean ± SEM]; BMI: 28.5 ± 1.5 …
Authors
Bell KE; Snijders T; Zulyniak M; Kumbhare D; Parise G; Chabowski A; Phillips SM
Journal
PLOS ONE, Vol. 12, No. 7,
Publisher
Public Library of Science (PLoS)
DOI
10.1371/journal.pone.0181387
ISSN
1932-6203