Whey Protein, L-Leucine and Vitamin D Supplementation for Preserving Lean Mass during a Low-Calorie Diet in Sarcopenic Obese Women

Whey Protein, L-Leucine and Vitamin D Supplementation for Preserving Lean Mass during a Low-Calorie Diet in Sarcopenic Obese Women

In sarcopenic obese subjects it is essential to reduce body weight and preserve lean mass, in order to avoid a worsening of muscle function. Several studies have shown that leucine supplementation can be useful to improve skeletal muscle mass in sarcopenic patients. The aim of our study was to evalu...

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Main Authors: Elisabetta Camajani, Agnese Persichetti, Mikiko Watanabe, Savina Contini, Michaela Vari, Settimia Di Bernardo, Maria Faro, Carla Lubrano, Lucio Gnessi, Massimiliano Caprio, Sabrina Basciani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
carbohydrate restriction
sarcopenia
obesity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/9/1884

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