Healthy
Conditions
Keywords
Elderly, protein consumption, resistance exercise, muscle mass
Brief summary
The mail goal of this randomized controlled, dietary intervention study is to investigate whether protein supplementation in combination with resistance exercise can increase muscle mass and strength in elderly. Loss of muscle mass and -strength is frequent in this group. Participants (N = 220, equal distribution between men and women) are randomized to one of three groups receiving different quantities and qualities of protein supplementation after exercise. The results of this study will be used to form recommendations regarding diet and exercise for the prevention of this frequent health problem in elderly.
Interventions
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTWhey protein
Dietary supplement after training
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTMilk protein
Dietary supplement after training
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTCarbohydrates
Dietary supplement after training
Sponsors
Landspitali University Hospital Research Fund
University of Iceland
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* 65 years and older
Exclusion criteria
* uncontrolled coronary heart disease * pharmacological interventions with drugs known to affect muscle mass * major orthopedic disease * low cognitive function.
Countries
Iceland
Outcome results
None listed