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In a meta-analysis of 10 randomised trials with 1,154 participants, whey protein supplementation improved muscle mass and gait speed in older adults diagnosed with sarcopenia, and combining it with resistance training significantly increased handgrip strength.
What it shows: Meta-analysis of 10 RCTs (1,154 older adults with diagnosed sarcopenia, community and hospital settings mixed); the authors say more studies are needed to validate the results.Meta-analysis · J Nutr Health Aging