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Effects of Omega-3 and Whey Protein Supplementation on Lean Mass in Older Adults
Led by Federal University of Uberlandia · Updated on 2024-10-16
80
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
91 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
To evaluate the effect of omega-3 supplementation combined with whey protein intake on lean mass and strength gains in older adults performing resistance exercise. Participants will be randomized into the 4 groups. The placebo group will receive 4 g per day of corn oil and 40 g per day of maltodextrin. The omega 3 + placebo group will receive 4 g per day of fish oil and 40 g per day of maltodextrin. The whey protein + placebo group will receive 40g per day of whey and 4g per day of corn oil. The omega 3 + whey group will receive 4g per day of fish oil and 40g per day of protein. All will perform the same exercise protocol for 12 weeks
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Omega-3 and Whey Protein Supplementation on Lean Mass in Older Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Postmenopausal women (at least 1 year of menstrual interruption, self-reported)
- Able to practice strength exercises
- Able to carry out supplementation
- No physical, orthopedic, or cardiovascular complications preventing exercise
- No history of stroke or acute myocardial infarction
- Not a smoker or alcoholic
- Not currently undergoing hormone replacement therapy
- Not using anti-inflammatory drugs
- Normal kidney function
- Provide medical certificate confirming ability to perform exercises
You will not qualify if you...
- Failure to provide necessary information for the study
- Diagnosed and treated diseases such as type II diabetes mellitus, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular, kidney, or liver diseases
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Federal University of Uberlandia
Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, 38400-902
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Research Team
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Erick P de Oliveira, PhD
CONTACT
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Erick P de Oliveira, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
4
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