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Resistance Exercise

The combination of protein supplementation with resistance exercise to improve muscle mass and function in older adults.

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Jan 26, 2026

Are protein supplements (whey, casein) effective for muscle gain in men aged 70?

—particularly whey—can help older men gain muscle when combined with , because whey more effectively stimulates postprandial muscle protein synthesis in older men than casein and often augments resist...

Jan 7, 2026

Is protein supplement needed for people over 50 or 60?

Most people aged 50 and older have higher protein needs than younger adults and many fail to meet those needs from food alone, so protein supplements can be useful tools — but they are not universally...