Daily supplementation of lesser mealworm protein for 11-weeks increases skeletal muscle mass in physically active older adults

Background: Adequate protein intake is important to maintain skeletal muscle mass in older adults and to prevent sarcopenia. Insect-based supplements were recently introduced to the market as an environmentally friendly protein alternative. We examined the effect of daily supplementation of lesser m...

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Main Authors: Lotte Koopmans, Marcia Spoelder, Coen C.W.G. Bongers, Thijs M.H. Eijsvogels, Maria T.E. Hopman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1279770724004512