Rationale and Design for a Higher (Dairy) Protein Weight Loss Intervention That Promotes Muscle Quality and Bone Health in Older Adults with Obesity: A Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study.
Study Goal
The researchers were attempting to determine the effects of intentional weight loss, particularly with a higher protein diet, on lean mass, skeletal muscle, and bone in older adults with obesity.
Results Summary
The abstract does not provide specific results regarding Dairy's effects.
Population
Older adults with obesity.
Effective Dosage
Not available
Duration
Not available
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
intentional weight loss | no change | - | older adults | - | remains controversial and is inconsistently advised | #1 |
a higher protein diet | decrease | lean mass | older adults with obesity | - | can mitigate loss | #2 |
intentional weight loss | neutral | skeletal muscle and bone | - | - | effects are not fully understood | #3 |
In contrast to recommendations for young and middle-aged adults, intentional weight loss among older adults remains controversial and is inconsistently advised. Recent research suggests that a higher protein diet can mitigate loss of lean mass during periods of intentional weight loss among older adults with obesity; however, the effects of intentional weight loss on skeletal muscle and bone are not fully understood. The