Novel essential amino acid supplements enriched with L-leucine facilitate increased protein and energy intakes in older women: a randomised controlled trial

Novel essential amino acid supplements enriched with L-leucine facilitate increased protein and energy intakes in older women: a randomised controlled trial

Abstract Background Inadequate protein intake (PI), containing a sub-optimal source of essential amino acids (EAAs), and reduced appetite are contributing factors to age-related sarcopenia. The satiating effects of dietary protein per se may negatively affect energy intake (EI), thus there is a need...

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Main Authors: Theocharis Ispoglou, Kevin Deighton, Roderick FGJ King, Helen White, Matthew Lees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-11-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
Subjects:
L-leucine
Energy
Protein
Sarcopenia
Appetite
Hormones
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-017-0298-6

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