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Effect of increased daily intake of protein, combined with a program of resistance exercises, on muscle mass and physical funct

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
H. Mori, Y. Tokuda
Used Parameters : BMI, FFM, PBF, Segmental FFM

Publication Year : 2017

Country : Japan

Journal : The Journal of Aging Research and Clinical Practice

Background: In elderly women, significant loss of muscle mass due to declining levels of estrogen secretion is a health concern. Increasing the recommended dietary allowance of protein intake has been included as a general health guideline to prevent age-related sarcopenia. Objectives: To investigate effects of light-to-moderate resistance training combined with increased protein intake on the muscle mass, strength, and physical function of community-dwelling elderly women. Design: The 12-week training program combined …
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