Protein Source and Quality for Skeletal Muscle Anabolism in Young and Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Paul T MorganDane O HarrisRyan N MarshallJonathan I QuinlanSophie J EdwardsSophie L AllenLeigh Breen

Published in: The Journal of nutrition (2022)

The current review suggests that protein quality may provide a small but significant impact on indices of muscle protein anabolism in young and older adults. However, further research is warranted to elucidate the importance of protein source/quality on musculoskeletal aging, particularly in situations of low protein intake.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
binding protein
amino acid
physical activity
quality improvement
metabolic syndrome
middle aged
weight gain