The Role of Muscle Mass Gain Following Protein Supplementation Plus Exercise Therapy in Older Adults with Sarcopenia and Frailty Risks: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Trials

Aging and frailty are associated with a high risk of lean mass (LM) loss, which leads to physical disability and can be effectively alleviated by protein supplementation (PS) and muscle strengthening exercise (MSE). In this study, the associations between LM gain and PS + MSE efficacy (measured usin...

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Main Authors: Chun-De Liao, Hung-Chou Chen, Shih-Wei Huang, Tsan-Hon Liou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1713