A Protein Supplementation and Exercise Strategy to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People

A Protein Supplementation and Exercise Strategy to Promote Muscle Protein Anabolism in Frail Elderly People

The present study is designed to investigate whether timed protein supplementation will increase skeletal muscle mass in the frail elderly population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Frail elderly individuals
• Able to understand and perform the study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

• Type I or type II diabetes (fasted blood glucose level ≥7,0 mmol)
• No recent history (within 2 years) of participating in any regular resistance exercise training program (general questionnaire)
• Use of anti-coagulation medication (except of Acetyl Salicyl acid)
• Presence of coronary heart disease (ECG)
• Renal insufficiency (eGFR <60 mL/min/1.73 m2)
• Allergic or sensitive for milk proteins