Higher Protein Intake Does Not Improve Lean Mass Gain When Compared with RDA Recommendation in Postmenopausal Women Following Resistance Exercise Protocol: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Higher Protein Intake Does Not Improve Lean Mass Gain When Compared with RDA Recommendation in Postmenopausal Women Following Resistance Exercise Protocol: A Randomized Clinical Trial

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a higher protein intake on lean body mass (LBM) gain in postmenopausal women practicing resistance exercise and compare it to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) recommendation. Twenty-three postmenopausal women (63.2 ± 7.8 years) were randomiz...

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Main Authors: Luana T. Rossato, Paula C. Nahas, Flávia M. S. de Branco, Fernanda M. Martins, Aletéia P. Souza, Marcelo A. S. Carneiro, Fábio L. Orsatti, Erick P. de Oliveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
body composition
protein
RDA recommendations
leucine intake
postmenopausal women
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/9/1007

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