Effects of a Vitamin D and Leucine-Enriched Whey Protein Nutritional Supplement on Measures of Sarcopenia in Older Adults, the PROVIDE Study: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Bauer JM, Verlaan S, Bautmans I, Brandt K, Donini LM, Cederholm T
Published in Journal of the American Medical Directors Association
Methodology
13-week randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial in sarcopenic older adults comparing a vitamin D and leucine-enriched whey protein supplement with isocaloric control
Key Findings
The active supplement group showed significant improvements in handgrip strength and Short Physical Performance Battery score versus control
Conclusions
A vitamin D and leucine-enriched whey protein supplement improved muscle function in sarcopenic older adults
Limitations
Short duration; multi-nutrient formula prevents isolating individual components
Supplements Studied
The active group showed a significantly better improvement compared to the control group.
The active supplement group showed significant improvements in handgrip strength and Short Physical Performance Battery score versus control
Related Health Concerns
Study Details
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Disclosures
Funding
Nutricia Research (industry funded)
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