Effect of an Enriched Protein Drink on Muscle Mass and Glycemic Control during Combined Lifestyle Intervention in Older Adults with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-Blind RCT

Effect of an Enriched Protein Drink on Muscle Mass and Glycemic Control during Combined Lifestyle Intervention in Older Adults with Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes: A Double-Blind RCT

Background: Weight loss is key to treatment of older adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes, but also a risk for muscle mass loss. This study investigated whether a whey protein drink enriched with leucine and vitamin D could preserve muscle mass and improve glycemic control during combined lifesty...

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Main Authors: Robert G. Memelink, Wilrike J. Pasman, Anke Bongers, Anita Tump, Annemieke van Ginkel, Wim Tromp, Suzan Wopereis, Sjors Verlaan, Johan de Vogel-van den Bosch, Peter J. M. Weijs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
overweight
weight loss
diabetes
elderly
protein
lean mass
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/64

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