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High Protein Dairy Products and Resistance Exercise in the Elderly

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dairy Products
Whey Protein
Resistance Training
Older Adults
Interventions
Other: Whey Protein+Resistance Training
Other: High protein yogurt+Resistance Training
Registration Number
NCT06412302
Lead Sponsor
Universidad de O´Higgins
Brief Summary

Protein supplementation is one of the main recommendations for regular endurance physical exercise (RT). In older people, the need for protein increases particularly in the face of physiological and pathophysiological changes associated with the loss of muscle tissue and function, so protein intake becomes more relevant in this population. Fermented dairy products such as yogurt, and especially those with an extra protein content, have increased their popularity and consumption in the national market. Their nutritional composition is of particular interest, given their amino acid profile and in particular their high Leucine content, which could be compared with the classic protein supplements recommended for muscle gain and recovery. Objective: To analyze the effect on body composition, lipid profile, physical condition and muscle functionality induced by the intake of high protein yogurts versus Whey protein together with a muscular resistance program in elderly people. Hypothesis: The intake of high protein yogurts will lead to equal or greater gains in muscle mass, physical condition and functionality than those obtained with the intake of Whey protein together with resistance training in elderly people.Methodology: 16 healthy, lactose intolerant free, older (60-75 years old) subjects will be recruited to perform 8 weeks of muscular resistance training (RT) 3 times per week, who will be randomly supplemented with high protein yogurt (PY) or Whey protein (WP). At baseline and at the end of the intervention, body composition will be assessed by DEXA, muscle strength, maximal oxygen consumption and lipid profile. Expected Results: The YPRT group is expected to achieve similar or greater increases in muscle strength, fat-free mass, lipid profile and decrease in fat mass than the WP group.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
18
Inclusion Criteria
  • >60 years
  • Less than 1 hour of exercise a week
Exclusion Criteria
  • Lactose Intolerant
  • Smoking
  • Type 1 or 2 Diabetes
  • Alcohol intake
  • Currently taking protein, high protein yogurts, creatine, HMB or any other supplement that aims to improve muscle mass

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Whey Protein+Resistance TrainingWhey Protein+Resistance TrainingParticipants will undergo 8 weeks of resistance training and receive a whey protein shake after each exercise session.
Protein Yogurt+Resistance TrainingHigh protein yogurt+Resistance TrainingParticipants will undergo 8 weeks of resistance training and receive a yogurt shake after each exercise session.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Blood LipidsFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Changes on Serum Triglycerides, Total Cholesterol, and High Density Cholesterol (mmol/L)

Muscle StrengthFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Determine by Isometric mid-tight pull (Newton, N)

Time Up and GoFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Length of time from sitting-walk-sit (seconds)

Isokinetic Muscle StrengthFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Maximal peak torque from left and right quadriceps and hamstrings (N/m)

Body CompositionFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Changes in weight, total fat mass, total skeletal muscle mass, segmental fat and muscle mass

HandgripFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Handgrip Strength measured on left and right hand (kg)

Aerobic CapacityFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Maximal Oxygen Consumption determine by the volume of oxygen (L/min)obtained on a incremental test

Evaluation of the intestinal microbiotaFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Fecal microbiota analysis based on the 16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) sequencing pre- and post-dietary intervention.

Resting Metabolic RateFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Determine by indirect calorimetry (kcal/d)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Food ConsumptionFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

24h food recall

Evaluation of liver characteristics profileFrom Baseline, up to 56 days

Uric acid, BUN, Albumin, Creatinine aspartate aminotransferase (ASAT), alanine aminotransferase (ALAT), gamma-glutamyltransferase (GGT) after every intervention and wash-out in plasma (mmol/L).

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Motion Health and Performance Center

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Santiago, Chile

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