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Supplement can repair and rejuvenate muscles in older adults

19-Jul-2017

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Sarcopenia is the deterioration of muscle mass and strength as part of aging.

Placebo controlled trial studied men aged 70 and older.

Combined with exercise participants gained more lean body mass than they would normally lose in a year.

Ingredients included whey protein, creatine, vitamin D, calcium and fish oil.

The study was published in the PLOS ONE journal.

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McMaster University

One of four Canadian universities listed among the Top 100 universities in the world

PLOS ONE

This journal covers primary research from any discipline within science and medicine

Stuart Phillips

Professor in Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University.

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