Higher Protein Intake Is Associated with Higher Lean Mass and Quadriceps Muscle Strength in Adult Men and Women [Nutritional Epidemiology]

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that maintaining adequate protein intake with age may help preserve muscle mass and strength in adult men and women. Dietary protein types may differentially affect muscle mass and strength. Whether PP is a marker of dietary quality or has a direct effect on muscle strength (independent of lean mass) needs to be further clarified.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - July 1, 2015 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sahni, S., Mangano, K. M., Hannan, M. T., Kiel, D. P., McLean, R. R. Tags: Nutritional Epidemiology Source Type: research