Effects of Omega-3 and Whey Protein Supplementation on Lean Mass in Older Adults
ConditionSarcopenia
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age60-85
SponsorFederal University of Uberlandia
About this trial
To evaluate the effect of omega-3 supplementation combined with whey protein intake on lean mass and strength gains in older adults performing resistance exercise. Participants will be randomized into the 4 groups. The placebo group will receive 4 g per day of corn oil and 40 g per day of maltodextrin. The omega 3 + placebo group will receive 4 g per day of fish oil and 40 g per day of maltodextrin. The whey protein + placebo group will receive 40g per day of whey and 4g per day of corn oil. The omega 3 + whey group will receive 4g per day of fish oil and 40g per day of protein. All will perform the same exercise protocol for 12 weeks
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Postmenopausal women (at least 1 year of menstrual interruption, self-reported);
To be able to practice strength exercises;
To be able to carry out supplementation;
Do not present physical, orthopedic or cardiovascular complications that prevent the performance of physical exercises;
Disqualifiers
Do not provide the necessary information for the development of the study;
Individuals with diseases previously diagnosed and undergoing treatment, such as type II diabetes mellitus, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, cardiovascular, and kidney and/or liver diseases.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Placebo Group
- Whey Protein + Placebo
- Omega 3 + Placebo
- Omega 3 + Whey Protein
Treatment groups
80 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov