MiOA: Intervention: Post-Discharge: Oral Nutrition Supplements (2023)
Author and Year:
Amasene M, Besga A, et al. 2019
PubMed ID:
Article Title:
Effects of leucine-enriched whey protein supplementation on physical function in post-hospitalized older adults participating in 12-Weeks of resistance training program: a randomized controlled trial
Authors:
Amasene, M; Besga, A; Echeverria, I; Urquiza, M; Ruiz, J; Rodriguez-Larrad, A; Aldamiz, M; Anaut, P; Irazusta, J; and Labayen, I
Journal:
Nutrients
Year of publication:
2019
Volume:
11
Issue:
Page numbers:
2337-2352
Study Design:
Randomized Controlled Trial
Risk of Bias Assessment Rating:
Some concerns
Inclusion Criteria:
> 70 years old; score > or = 20 on the Mini Mental State Questionnaire; met criteria for sarcopenia (European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People); able to walk alone or using assistive devices
Exclusion Criteria:
History of chronic kidney disease; heart attack in the last 3 months; unable to walk; suffered any fracture in the lower or upper limbs in the last 3 months; severe dementia; history of autoimmune neuromuscular disorders or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Research Purpose:
The objective of the present study was to examine the effect of a whey protein supplement enriched with leucine after resistance training on muscle mass and strength gains in a post-hospitalized elderly population.
Blinding efforts:
Single-blind (participants), placebo-controlled
Study Location:
Araba University Hospital, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Source(s) of Funding:
Government, University/Hospital
Please specify names of funders:
Basque Government, European Regional Development Funds, University of Granada Plan Propio de Investigación2016 (Excellence Actions: Unit of Excellence on Exercise and Health [UCEES]) and the Junta de Andalucía, Consejería de Conocimiento, Investigación y Universidades.