Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil and Krill Protein on Post-exercise Muscle Protein Metabolism

Investigating the Effects of Krill Oil and Krill Protein on Post-exercise Muscle Protein Metabolism: a Randomised Controlled Trial

The aim of the current study is to find out if krill oil can increase muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise. Others aim are to determine the effects of krill protein, and the interaction of krill oil and protein, on muscle building processes in response to resistance (weightlifting) type exercise.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Be 60 years old or older
• Have a BMI of less than 35kg/m2
• Be participating in structured exercise for less than 2h per week

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diabetes
• Severe cardiovascular disease
• Seizure disorders,
• Uncontrolled hypertension (>150/90mmHg at baseline measurement)
• Cancer or cancer that has been in remission <5 years
• Ambulatory impairments which would limit ability to perform assessments of muscle function
• Dementia
• Taking medication known to affect muscle (e.g., steroids)
• Have an implanted electronic device (e.g., pacemaker/defibrillator/insulin pump),
• Anticoagulant therapy
• Allergies to seafood
• Regular consumption of more than 1 portion of oily fish per week.