Effect of Whey Protein Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT: (1) Background: Whey protein (WP) in combination with resistance training (RT) is beneficial in improving sarcopenic obesity and its damaging effects in older adults, while the difference between men and women should be considered while interpreting results. This review aims to investigate WP's efficacy on postmenopausal women with or without RT; (2) Material and Methods: We searched electronic databases including PubMed, EMBASE, and the Cochrane Library from inception to August 2021 for randomized controlled trials that included comparison groups to evaluate WP's efficacy in women aged 55 years and above. The outcomes included body composition, muscular strength, functional capacity, and dietary intake. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were used to

SUBMITTER: Kuo YY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9572824 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature