Muscle protein synthesis

Biomarker

2 papers1 finding

  • Human trial1

Interventions

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High-intensity interval training

upin humans1

1 study
  1. High-intensity interval training increases muscle protein synthesis in humans (1.3 ± 0.1 to 1.5 ± 0.1%·day−1).

    “as did rates of MPS (1.3 ± 0.1 to 1.5 ± 0.1%·day−1 , P = 0.03).”

    Human trialin comorbid octogenariansskeletal muscle4 weeksn = 28

    The physiological impact of high-intensity interval training in octogenarians with comorbidities

    Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle31 May 2021

More on High-intensity interval training

Funding

2 grants since 2019

Japan Society for the Promotion of ScienceJP¥21.7m

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Nutrients

Protein and leucine added no measurable benefit in older men

In a 28-day randomised trial of 61 older men, extra protein or leucine added no measurable benefit overall during alternate-day fasting.In a 28-day randomised trial of 61 older men, extra protein or leucine added no measurable benefit overall during alternate-day fasting.

Randomised trial in 61 older men undergoing alternate-day fasting, 28 daysLeucine

Limit: Physical activity was not strictly controlled and could confound muscle outcomes