Protein supplementation before and after exercise does not further augment skeletal muscle hypertrophy after resistance training in elderly men.

Lex B Verdijk, Richard A M Jonkers, Benjamin G Gleeson, Milou Beelen, Kenneth Meijer, Hans H C M Savelberg, Will K W H Wodzig, Paul Dendale, Luc J C van Loon

February 2009 Am J Clin Nutr

Synopsis of Social media discussions

Many discussions reflect a moderate interest, with users noting that resistance training is effective regardless of protein timing, as illustrated by statements like 'Styrketräning är dock klart effektivt!' which highlights the effectiveness of strength training. The tone suggests a casual acknowledgment of the research, without deep technical analysis or debate, emphasizing practical takeaways over theoretical implications.

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Agreement
 Moderate agreement

Most discussions align with the article's conclusion that timing of protein supplementation may not be crucial when combined with resistance training in elderly men.

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Interest
 Moderate level of interest

Participants show moderate curiosity about the topic, questioning the necessity of protein timing.

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Engagement
 Moderate level of engagement

Comments include brief mentions of their own training routines and interpretations of the findings, indicating some level of personal engagement.

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Impact
 Neutral impact

The overall influence appears limited, with no strong calls to action or discussions about broad implications.

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  • Peter Edholm
    @Peter_Edholm (Twitter)

    @JacobGudiol Inte ens när protein är kombinerat med styrketräning.. Styrketräning är dock klart effektivt! https://t.co/PbbYANs9yv
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    February 13, 2021

Abstract Synopsis

  • The study found that adding protein supplements before and after exercise did not significantly increase muscle mass or strength in healthy elderly men undergoing resistance training compared to a placebo group.
  • Both groups showed similar improvements in muscle strength and mass after 12 weeks, indicating that protein timing might not be critical for muscle gains in this population.
  • Although some differences in muscle fiber hypertrophy were observed, these were not statistically significant, suggesting that protein supplementation timing does not provide additional benefits in promoting muscle hypertrophy in elderly men already consuming adequate dietary protein.]