Protein plus resistance training appears to help older adults add lean mass, but benefits depend on training, population, and outcome. 🧵 1/7
In older adults, protein interventions augmented resistance training gains in appendicular lean mass and grip strength. 🧵 2/7
For healthy adults who lift, higher protein intake added small gains in lean mass and lower-body strength. 🧵 3/7
More protein improved strength when paired with resistance training, but the dose-response flattened at higher intakes. 🧵 4/7
Among older adults, whey protein plus resistance training ranked highest for gaining muscle mass. 🧵 5/7
For sarcopenia, resistance-and-balance training plus protein-based nutrition ranked best across strength, muscle mass, and function. 🧵 6/7
Protein supplements were not a universal healthy-aging fix; benefits looked clearer in older adults with long-term conditions and exercise. 🧵 7/7
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