Eating equal amounts of protein three times a day may be linked to muscle strength and greater mass in elderly people. Those are the findings of a study conducted at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in collaboration with the Université de Sherbrooke and the Université de Montréal. The research team… Continue reading Study: Eating Protein Three Times A Day Leads to Greater Muscle Mass in Elderly
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Treating Age-Related Decline in Muscle Mass and Power
A proof-of-concept, phase 2 trial by an international research team has found promising results for a myostatin antibody in treating the decline in muscle mass and power associated with aging. A release from Indiana University quotes said Stuart Warden, a member of the research team who is also associate dean for research and associate professor… Continue reading Treating Age-Related Decline in Muscle Mass and Power
Inactivity Weakens Muscle Mass for Both Old and Young
Both young and old people lose muscle strength once they become inactive, according to new research. A study shows that it takes only two weeks of not using their legs for young people to lose a third of their muscular strength, leaving them on par with a person who is 40-50 years their senior. The… Continue reading Inactivity Weakens Muscle Mass for Both Old and Young