Protein supplementation

1. Protein supplementation has no effect on timed Up and Go performance in humans (SMD = -0.39, 95% CI: -0.96 to 0.18).

   Reviewsarcopenia or at high risk of sarcopenian = 1,341

   Comparative effectiveness of protein or protein-related supplementation combined with resistance or functional exercise for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis · Frontiers in nutrition · 25 Aug 2026

1. Protein supplementation increases appendicular skeletal muscle mass index in humans (SMD = 0.18, 95% CI: 0.00 to 0.35).

   Reviewsarcopenia or at high risk of sarcopenian = 1,341

   Comparative effectiveness of protein or protein-related supplementation combined with resistance or functional exercise for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis · Frontiers in nutrition · 25 Aug 2026

Appendicular skeletal muscle mass index →

1. Protein supplementation improves grip strength in humans (SMD = 0.39, 95% CI: 0.20 to 0.58).

   Reviewsarcopenia or at high risk of sarcopenian = 1,341

   Comparative effectiveness of protein or protein-related supplementation combined with resistance or functional exercise for sarcopenia in older adults: a systematic review and network meta-analysis · Frontiers in nutrition · 25 Aug 2026