Combined Nutrient Intake and Muscle Protein Synthesis

Combined Nutrient Intake and Muscle Protein Synthesis

Dietary intervention to prevent sarcopenia in elderly people. The objective of this study is to test whether combined nutrient intake plays an important role in stimulation of the muscle protein growth in elderly people; and whether it represent effective strategies to overcome the impaired muscle protein synthesis in elderly when compared with young subjects.

Inclusion Criteria:

• males
• 70-85 years or 18-30 years
• BMI < 30

Exclusion Criteria:

• Type II diabetes
• All co morbidities interacting with mobility and muscle metabolism of the lower limbs
• Use of anticoagulants
• Patients suffering from Phenylketonuria
• Participation in any regular exercise programme