Fish protein supplementation in older nursing home residents: a randomised, double-blind, pilot study

Fish protein supplementation in older nursing home residents: a randomised, double-blind, pilot study

Abstract Background Age-related loss of muscle mass and function is common in older adults, and studies investigating if dietary proteins may protect and possibly build lean body mass are needed. We assessed the feasibility of conducting a nutritional intervention study in older nursing home residen...

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Main Authors: Aslaug Drotningsvik, Åge Oterhals, Ola Flesland, Ottar Nygård, Oddrun A. Gudbrandsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Fish protein
Frail elderly
Nursing homes
Sarcopenia
Pilot study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0421-x

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