Sarcopenia
Conditions
Interventions
- Resistance Exercise
- Protein supplementation post-exercise and pre-sleep
- Placebo supplementation post-exercicse and pre-sleep
Sponsors
Maastricht University
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: • Healthy males • Age between 65 and 80 y • BMI between 18.5 and 30 kg/m2 • Moderately active, performing fitness or sports on a non-competitive basis 1 time or less than 2 hours per week
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: • HbA1C level above 6.5% • Fasted blood glucose level above 6.9 mmol/L • Celiac disease • Lactose intolerance • Smoking • Diabetes • Cancer • Cardiovascular Disease • Diagnosed GI tract diseases • Arthritic conditions • A history of neuromuscular problems • Cognitive Impairment • COPD • Renal disorder • 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 |
|---|---|
| - Quadriceps cross sectional area | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Muscle fibre cross sectional area - Body composition - Muscle Strength - Physical Performance - Muscle protein synthesis | — |
Contacts
Public ContactA. Holwerda
Universiteitssingel 50
Outcome results
None listed