Daily Leucine Intake Is Positively Associated with Lower Limb Skeletal Muscle Mass and Strength in the Elderly

Daily Leucine Intake Is Positively Associated with Lower Limb Skeletal Muscle Mass and Strength in the Elderly

Higher daily protein intake, with an emphasis on leucine content, is thought to mitigate age-related anabolic resistance, potentially counteracting age-related morphological and functional declines. The present study investigated potential associations between total daily leucine intake and dependen...

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Main Authors: Manoel E. Lixandrão, Igor Longobardi, Alice E. Leitão, João V. M. Morais, Paul A. Swinton, André Y. Aihara, Paola C. K. Goes, Carlos Ugrinowitsch, Darren G. Candow, Bruno Gualano, Hamilton Roschel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
protein intake
aging
muscle function
essential amino acids
older individuals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/10/3536

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