Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Muscle Protein Accretion (ES-PRO)

The Effect of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation on Post-prandial Muscle Protein Accretion in Healthy Elderly Men

In the present study, the effect of a bolus of intrinsically labeled milk directly after one-legged NMES will be studied.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male
• Age 65 - 85 years
• 18.5 < BMI < 30 kg∙m2

Exclusion Criteria:

• Type II diabetes
• All co morbidities interacting with mobility and muscle metabolism of the lower limbs (e.g. arthrosis, arthritis, spasticity/rigidity, all neurological disorders, paralysis, hip/knee surgery).
• Use of anticoagulants, blood diseases, allergy for lidocaine
• Use of NSAIDs and acetylsalicylic acid
• Patients suffering from PKU (Phenylketonuria)
• Presence of implantable cardioverter defibrillator and/or pacemaker
• Performed regular resistance type exercise in the past 6 months