Protein supplementation improves physical performance in frail elderly people: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

• Published in: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association Vol. 13; no. 8; p. 720
• Main Authors: Tieland, Michael, van de Rest, Ondine, Dirks, Marlou L, van der Zwaluw, Nikita, Mensink, Marco, van Loon, Luc J C, de Groot, Lisette C P G M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2012
• Subjects: Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Dietary Proteins - administration & dosage; Dietary Proteins - metabolism; Dietary Supplements; Double-Blind Method; Female; Frail Elderly; Humans; Male; Muscle, Skeletal - anatomy & histology; Muscle, Skeletal - physiology; Physical Fitness; Sarcopenia - diet therapy

Protein supplementation has been proposed as an effective dietary strategy to increase skeletal muscle mass and improve physical performance in frail elderly people. Our objective was to assess the impact of 24 weeks of dietary protein supplementation on muscle mass, strength, and physical performan...