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Protein intake metabolic effects study

A randomised controlled study to evaluate the effects of whey protein supplementation on bone structure, muscle mass, renal function, cardiovascular risk factors and body composition in elderly women

Sponsor

A Professor RL Prince

Enrollment

220 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2007

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Bone structure of elderly healthy women Cardiovascular risk factors of elderly healthy women Muscle mass of elderly healthy women Renal function of elderly healthy women Body composition of elderly healthy women

Summary

This is a randomised controlled study to evaluate the effects of daily 30 g whey protein supplementation on bone structure, muscle mass and strength, renal function, cardiovascular risk factors and body composition in women aged 70-80 years at baseline.

Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 70 YearssMax Age: 80 Yearss

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This study investigates how different levels of protein intake affect your body's metabolism. This study is open to women aged 70 to 80. Participation involves eating controlled meals with varying protein amounts while researchers measure your metabolic responses.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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Interventions

A two-year randomised double-blind dietary intervention study of daily 30 g whey protein in the form of milk beverage drink versus placebo drink. All participants receive 600 mg calcium per day from t

Locations(1)

Australia

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