Effects of cheese ingestion on muscle mass and strength in possible sarcopenia women: an open-label, parallel-group study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nutrient-rich cheese supplements were demonstrated to have improvements in markers of sarcopenia in healthy elders. However, the potential effects of cheese in individuals with possible sarcopenia remain unknown.

Method

This 90-day randomized controlled trial (RCT) included 68 women aged 60-80 years with possible sarcopenia in China, who were randomly assigned to three groups: Control group (CG), Original cheese group (OG: 9.0 g protein; 322.8 mg calcium), and Golden cheese group (GG: 12.7 g protein; 802.1 mg calcium). OG and GG were instructed to consume their habitual diet along with 4 slices of supplied cheese, while CG was directed to maintain their usual dietary habits. Face-to-face interviews, anthropometric measurements, and blood sample collection were con

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308463 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature