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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-11-01
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Series: | The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1279770724004512 |