Supplemental Protein in Support of Muscle Mass and Health: Advantage Whey

• Published in: Journal of food science Vol. 80; no. S1; pp. A8 - A15
• Main Authors: Devries, Michaela C., Phillips, Stuart M.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.03.2015; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Aging; amino acid composition; Amino acids; Athletes; caloric restriction; casein; chronic diseases; Constrictions; Consumption; Dairy Products - analysis; Dietary restrictions; digestibility; digestible protein; disease prevention; Gain; Health; Humans; hypertrophy; leucine; low calorie diet; Metabolism; Milk Proteins - analysis; Milk Proteins - metabolism; muscle; muscle protein; Muscle, Skeletal - growth & development; Muscle, Skeletal - metabolism; Muscles; Physical training; protein; Protein synthesis; Proteins; Quality of Life; sarcopenia; skeletal muscle; sports; strength training; weight loss; Whey; whey protein; Whey Proteins; whey; caloric restriction; hypertrophy; muscle; protein; sarcopenia

Skeletal muscle is an integral body tissue playing key roles in strength, performance, physical function, and metabolic regulation. It is essential for athletes to ensure that they have optimal amounts of muscle mass to ensure peak performance in their given sport. However, the role of maintaining m...