Protein-enriched soup and weekly exercise improve muscle health: A randomized trial in mid-to-old age with inadequate protein intake.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior research has highlighted the synergistic impact of protein supplementation on muscle function post-exercise in adults; however, evidence supporting the combined effects were less robust and inconsistent on those with protein insufficiency. This investigation aims to explore efficacy of protein-enriched soup coupled with exercise on muscle health and metabolism in middle-aged and older adults with suboptimal protein intake.

Methods

An open-label, 12-week, randomized controlled trial involving participants with insufficient protein intake (<1.0 g/kg/day) was done. The intervention group consumed protein-enriched soup (24-30 g protein daily) and 1-h weekly exercise, while controls received health education. Assessments included laboratory tests, functional asse

SUBMITTER: Peng LN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11294020 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature