Clinical Trial: The Effect of Culinary Medicine to Enhance Protein Intake on Muscle Quality in Older Adults
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Sarcopenia
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: The Effect of Culinary Medicine to Enhance Protein Intake on Muscle Quality in Older Adults
Brief Summary:
Aging is associated with a decline in muscle mass, strength, and physical function, leading to sarcopenia and frailty.This deterioration of muscle and physical capabilities impacts an individual's functional independence and quality of life.Dietary protein stimulates muscle protein synthesis.Therefore, nutritional interventions that recommend higher protein intakes may enhance muscle protein synthesis.Food intake, including protein-rich foods such as red meat, has been shown to decline with age.Barriers to…
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