Sarcopenia, anabolic resistance, muscle protein synthesis. Sarcopenie, anabole resistentie, spiereiwitsynthese.
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Healthy males • Age between 55 and 80 y • BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • Celiac disease • Lactose intolerance • Smoking • Diabetes • Cancer • Cardiovascular Disease • Donated blood within the last 3 months • Diagnosed GI tract diseases • Arthritic conditions • A history of neuromuscular problems • Any medications known to affect protein metabolism (i.e. corticosteroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, or prescription strength acne medications). • Participation in exercise program • Hypertension, high blood pressure that is above 140/90 mmHg.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Muscle protein synthesis rates | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Whole-body protein metabolism and measures of digestion and absorption kinetics | — |
Contacts
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