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A Randomized Controlled Pilot Exercise and Protein Effectiveness Supplementation Study (EXPRESS) on Reducing Frailty Risk in Community-Dwelling Older People.
- Source :
- Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology & Geriatrics; Jan-Mar2021, Vol. 40 Issue 1, p26-45, 20p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- This pilot study aimed to examine the feasibility and effectiveness of a 6-months multi-component exercise program combined with twice daily consumption of either rice (RicePro) or whey-based (WheyPro) protein supplements (2 × 20 g of protein) on gait speed, grip strength and physical performance in community-dwelling pre-frail and frail older adults. Secondary outcomes included: frailty score, muscle mass, quality of life, nutritional intake, cognitive performance, depression and physical activity levels. A total of 70 participants (mean age 73.34 ± 6.85 years) were randomly allocated to either RicePro (n = 36) or WheyPro (n = 34). No adverse events were reported in regards to the exercise, however, several gastrointestinal symptoms were noted with the whey protein causing two-fold more symptoms compared to the rice protein. No differences were found between the groups (p > 0.05), except the total consumed energy (kJ) (p = 0.014) and fat (g) (p = 0.012) which was significantly lower in WheyPro. The results indicate that the quality of protein may not be as important as long as a sufficient amount is consumed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- WALKING speed
GRIP strength
PILOT projects
FRAIL elderly
COGNITION
INGESTION
DIETARY supplements
PHYSICAL activity
RANDOMIZED controlled trials
TREATMENT effectiveness
INDEPENDENT living
BODY movement
QUALITY of life
MENTAL depression
RESEARCH funding
WHEY proteins
STATISTICAL sampling
EXERCISE therapy
DIETARY proteins
NUTRITIONAL status
OLD age
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21551197
- Volume :
- 40
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Nutrition in Gerontology & Geriatrics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 149413726
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/21551197.2021.1886222