EFFECTS OF NUTRIENT AND PROTEIN SUPPLEMENTATION ON NUTRITIONAL STATUS MUSCLE MASS LOSS AND PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE IN ELDERLY MALE LONG-DISTANCE RUNNERS
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Involuntary loss of muscle mass, strength, and function (sarcopenia) are effect of age, resulting from insufficient nutrient intake and reduced physical activity. Elderly runners require more nutrients than the elderly. Inadequate nutrient intake increases the risk of sarcopenia in elderly runners. This research aimed to determine the effects of nutrient and protein supplementation on nutritional status, muscle mass loss and physical performance in elderly male long-distance runners. Twenty-four elderly runners were enrolled and, divided into 2 groups. In the control group, the participants consumed a regular diet Participants assigned to the experimental group received oral nutritional supplement that provides complete energy. In combination with whey protein, which is prescribed to provide a protein requirement of 1.4 g/kg body weight/day (in cases where protein intake is insufficient) Each group had 12 subjects for 12 weeks. The participants received body composition assessment via Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) at baseline and the end of the study after 12 weeks of intervention, the experiment group significantly increased body mass index, fat-free mass, and muscle mass increased (p<0.05). Moreover, the experimental group showed improved Handgrip Strength, 30 Seconds Chair Stand, Timed Up and Go Test, Agility Course, 2 Minutes Step Up and Down. In conclusion, nutrition supplements can improve body composition and physical fitness.
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