Effects of Increased, Egg-Based Protein Intake on Muscle Composition,

Effects of Increased, Egg-Based Protein Intake on Muscle Composition,

This study is designed to assess the effect of a diet-controlled nutrition program utilizing an egg-based higher protein diet on muscle composition and size, and indices of metabolic health and markers of systemic inflammation in older men and women who are slightly overweight.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and Women between the ages of 55-80
• Body Mass Index between 27-35
• Non Diabetic
• Normal liver, kidney and heart functions within 10% of clinical normalcy
• Not currently following a weight loss or other special /non balanced diets
• weight stable

Exclusion Criteria:

• fasting glucose > 110 mg/dl
• blood pressure > 160/110 mm Hg
• plasma total cholesterol > 260 mg/dl
• LDL-cholesterol >160mg/dl
• triacylglycerol>400 mg/dl
• >than 1 hour/week of habitual aerobic and /or resistance exercise
• Currently taking prescribed blood thinners