Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)

We investigated the effect of long-term whey supplementation on biomarkers of B12 status in healthy older adults subjected to different schemes of supplements and exercise. The total study population examined at baseline consisted of 167 healthy older adults (age ≥ 65 year) who were randomized to 1-...

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Main Authors: Eva Greibe, Søren Reitelseder, Rasmus L. Bechshøft, Jacob Bülow, Grith W. Højfeldt, Simon R. Schacht, Mads L. Knudsen, Inge Tetens, Marie S. Ostenfeld, Ulla R. Mikkelsen, Christian W. Heegaard, Ebba Nexo, Lars Holm
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author Eva Greibe
Søren Reitelseder
Rasmus L. Bechshøft
Jacob Bülow
Grith W. Højfeldt
Simon R. Schacht
Mads L. Knudsen
Inge Tetens
Marie S. Ostenfeld
Ulla R. Mikkelsen
Christian W. Heegaard
Ebba Nexo
Lars Holm
author_facet Eva Greibe
Søren Reitelseder
Rasmus L. Bechshøft
Jacob Bülow
Grith W. Højfeldt
Simon R. Schacht
Mads L. Knudsen
Inge Tetens
Marie S. Ostenfeld
Ulla R. Mikkelsen
Christian W. Heegaard
Ebba Nexo
Lars Holm
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description We investigated the effect of long-term whey supplementation on biomarkers of B12 status in healthy older adults subjected to different schemes of supplements and exercise. The total study population examined at baseline consisted of 167 healthy older adults (age ≥ 65 year) who were randomized to 1-y intervention with two daily supplements of (1) whey protein (3.1 µg B12/day) (WHEY-ALL), (2) collagen (1.3 µg B12/day) (COLL), or (3) maltodextrin (0.3 µg B12/day) (CARB). WHEY-ALL was comprised of three groups, who performed heavy resistance training (HRTW), light resistance training (LITW), or no training (WHEY). Dietary intake was assessed through 3-d dietary records. For the longitudinal part of the study, we included only the participants (<i>n</i> = 110), who met the criteria of ≥ 50% compliance to the nutritional intervention and ≥ 66% and ≥ 75% compliance to the heavy and light training, respectively. Fasting blood samples collected at baseline and 12 months and non-fasting samples collected at 6 and 18 months were examined for methylmalonic acid, B12 and holotranscobalamin. At baseline, the study population (<i>n</i> = 167) had an overall adequate dietary B12 intake of median (range) 5.3 (0.7–65) µg/day and median B12 biomarker values within reference intervals. The whey intervention (WHEY-ALL) caused an increase in B12 (<i>P</i> < 0.0001) and holotranscobalamin (<i>P</i> < 0.0001). In addition, methylmalonic acid decreased in the LITW group (<i>P</i> = 0.04). No change in B12 biomarkers was observed during the intervention with collagen or carbohydrate, and the training schedules induced no changes. In conclusion, longer-term daily whey intake increased plasma B12 and holotranscobalamin in older individuals. No effect of intervention with collagen or carbohydrate or different training regimes was observed. Interestingly, the biomarkers of B12 status appeared to be affected by fasting vs. non-fasting conditions during sample collection.
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spelling doaj.art-fe907fb994a047b8835984cbebe958f32023-11-20T06:04:35ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432020-07-01127201510.3390/nu12072015Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)Eva Greibe0Søren Reitelseder1Rasmus L. Bechshøft2Jacob Bülow3Grith W. Højfeldt4Simon R. Schacht5Mads L. Knudsen6Inge Tetens7Marie S. Ostenfeld8Ulla R. Mikkelsen9Christian W. Heegaard10Ebba Nexo11Lars Holm12Department of Clinical Medicine/Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, DenmarkInstitute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery M, Bispebjerg Hospital, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 11, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, DenmarkInstitute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery M, Bispebjerg Hospital, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 11, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, DenmarkInstitute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery M, Bispebjerg Hospital, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 11, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, DenmarkInstitute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery M, Bispebjerg Hospital, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 11, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, DenmarkDepartment of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Noerre Alle 51, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, DenmarkDepartment of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Noerre Alle 51, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, DenmarkDepartment of Nutrition, Exercise, and Sports, University of Copenhagen, Noerre Alle 51, DK-2200 Copenhagen N, DenmarkArla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Soenderhoej 10-12, DK-8260 Viby J, DenmarkArla Foods Ingredients Group P/S, Soenderhoej 10-12, DK-8260 Viby J, DenmarkDepartment of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Gustav Wieds Vej 10, DK-8000 Aarhus, DenmarkDepartment of Clinical Medicine/Clinical Biochemistry, Aarhus University Hospital, Palle Juul-Jensens Boulevard 99, DK-8200 Aarhus N, DenmarkInstitute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery M, Bispebjerg Hospital, Nielsine Nielsens Vej 11, DK-2400 Copenhagen NV, DenmarkWe investigated the effect of long-term whey supplementation on biomarkers of B12 status in healthy older adults subjected to different schemes of supplements and exercise. The total study population examined at baseline consisted of 167 healthy older adults (age ≥ 65 year) who were randomized to 1-y intervention with two daily supplements of (1) whey protein (3.1 µg B12/day) (WHEY-ALL), (2) collagen (1.3 µg B12/day) (COLL), or (3) maltodextrin (0.3 µg B12/day) (CARB). WHEY-ALL was comprised of three groups, who performed heavy resistance training (HRTW), light resistance training (LITW), or no training (WHEY). Dietary intake was assessed through 3-d dietary records. For the longitudinal part of the study, we included only the participants (<i>n</i> = 110), who met the criteria of ≥ 50% compliance to the nutritional intervention and ≥ 66% and ≥ 75% compliance to the heavy and light training, respectively. Fasting blood samples collected at baseline and 12 months and non-fasting samples collected at 6 and 18 months were examined for methylmalonic acid, B12 and holotranscobalamin. At baseline, the study population (<i>n</i> = 167) had an overall adequate dietary B12 intake of median (range) 5.3 (0.7–65) µg/day and median B12 biomarker values within reference intervals. The whey intervention (WHEY-ALL) caused an increase in B12 (<i>P</i> < 0.0001) and holotranscobalamin (<i>P</i> < 0.0001). In addition, methylmalonic acid decreased in the LITW group (<i>P</i> = 0.04). No change in B12 biomarkers was observed during the intervention with collagen or carbohydrate, and the training schedules induced no changes. In conclusion, longer-term daily whey intake increased plasma B12 and holotranscobalamin in older individuals. No effect of intervention with collagen or carbohydrate or different training regimes was observed. Interestingly, the biomarkers of B12 status appeared to be affected by fasting vs. non-fasting conditions during sample collection.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2015vitamin B12cobalamininterventionwheywhey protein hydrolysatecarbohydrate
spellingShingle Eva Greibe
Søren Reitelseder
Rasmus L. Bechshøft
Jacob Bülow
Grith W. Højfeldt
Simon R. Schacht
Mads L. Knudsen
Inge Tetens
Marie S. Ostenfeld
Ulla R. Mikkelsen
Christian W. Heegaard
Ebba Nexo
Lars Holm
Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)
Nutrients
vitamin B12
cobalamin
intervention
whey
whey protein hydrolysate
carbohydrate
title Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)
title_full Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)
title_fullStr Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)
title_short Effects of Prolonged Whey Protein Supplementation and Resistance Training on Biomarkers of Vitamin B12 Status: A 1-Year Randomized Intervention in Healthy Older Adults (the CALM Study)
title_sort effects of prolonged whey protein supplementation and resistance training on biomarkers of vitamin b12 status a 1 year randomized intervention in healthy older adults the calm study
topic vitamin B12
cobalamin
intervention
whey
whey protein hydrolysate
carbohydrate
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2015
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