Protect - The Impact of a High Protein Diet on Preservation of Muscle Mass

Protect The Impact of a High Protein Diet on the Preservation of Muscle Mass During Caloric Restriction in Middle Age and Elderly People

The present study is designed to investigate whether a high protein diet will preserve muscle mass during caloric restriction in older adults.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Overweight and obese subjects (BMI 27-40 kg/m2)
• Waist circumference male:≥ 102 cm, female: ≥ 88 cm
• Willingness and ability to comply with the protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

• Renal insufficiency
• Co-morbidities
• Type 1 & 2 diabetics (Fasting glucose level ≥ 7 mmol/L)
• Cancer
• COPD
• Participation in weight loss program 3 months before the intervention
• Participation of any heavy resistance-type exercise training (>1 wk) the last 2 y.
• Intentional or unintentional weight loss (> 3 kg in the last 3 months)
• Severe loss appetite
• Diagnosed allergy to milk products
• Gastric bypass
• Supplements or medication use for weight loss
• Participation in any other intervention trial
• Women can only participate if they are postmenopausal (last period ≥ a year ago)