Dietary Interventions for Muscle Mass

Dietary Interventions for Muscle Mass

Dietary intervention to prevent sarcopenia in elderly people. The objective of this study is to test whether meat structure plays an important role in protein digestion, to maximise the amino acid availability and to stimulate the muscle protein growth in elderly people.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Non-obese male subjects (BMI<30) between the age of 65-85 years.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Type II diabetes or other known diseases, use of medication, female, other ages or BMI than indicated above, participation in any regular exercise program.