Protein shake helps older women get stronger and healthier when lifting weights
Effects of Protein Intake Beyond Habitual Intakes Associated With Resistance Training on Metabolic Syndrome-Related Parameters, Isokinetic Strength, and Body Composition in Older Women.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The protein group saw significantly greater improvements in metabolic syndrome Z-score despite both groups improving with training alone.
Many assume metabolic health changes mainly come from diet or cardio—this highlights resistance training plus protein as a potent combo for metabolic risk reduction.
Practical Takeaways
Consider adding 35g of whey protein daily to support muscle growth and fat loss during resistance training if you're an older woman.
Not medical advice. For informational purposes only. Always consult a healthcare professional. Terms
Surprising Findings
The protein group saw significantly greater improvements in metabolic syndrome Z-score despite both groups improving with training alone.
Many assume metabolic health changes mainly come from diet or cardio—this highlights resistance training plus protein as a potent combo for metabolic risk reduction.
Practical Takeaways
Consider adding 35g of whey protein daily to support muscle growth and fat loss during resistance training if you're an older woman.
Publication
Journal
Journal of aging and physical activity
Year
2019
Authors
H. Nabuco, C. Tomeleri, R. R. Fernandes, P. Sugihara Júnior, E. Cavalcante, D. Venturini, D. Barbosa, A. Silva, L. Sardinha, E. Cyrino
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Claims (3)
Older women around 69 years old who drink a whey protein shake every day and lift weights three times a week for three months may gain more muscle, lose belly fat, and improve their overall metabolic health more than those who just do the workouts without the protein.
Doing strength training three times a week for three months can help improve muscle size, strength, belly fat, cholesterol, blood sugar, and overall metabolic health in women around 69 years old who are otherwise healthy.
You can't say protein alone changes your body shape if other things like workout coaching and overall diet are different between people in the study.