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Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Meta-analysis
Protein supplementation added to exercise improves grip strength and muscle mass in older adults with sarcopenia
Protein supplements combined with exercise improve grip strength in seniors
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of 1,341 participants found that adding protein or protein-related supplements to exercise …
Adding protein or amino acids to exercise helps older adults build muscle mass and grip strength when facing muscle loss.
Frontiers
Aug 30, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Meta-analysis
Whey protein ranked first for lean body mass gains during supervised resistance training
Whey protein ranks highest for building lean muscle mass
This Bayesian network meta-analysis of 36 RCTs involving 1,552 participants found that whey protein was ranked first for lean body mass gain…
New data shows whey protein leads to the most lean muscle gains when paired with resistance training, especially for those seeking specific …
Frontiers
Aug 7, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Sys. Review
Whey protein combined with structured exercise may support muscle health and metabolic regulation in older adults
Whey protein and exercise may support muscle health in seniors
This narrative review examines the impact of whey protein supplementation combined with structured exercise on physical performance, muscle …
Combining whey protein with structured exercise could help older adults maintain muscle strength and manage inflammation as they age.
Frontiers
Aug 6, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Meta-analysis
Whey protein may mitigate body weight loss and preserve fat-free mass after bariatric surgery
Whey Protein May Help Preserve Muscle After Bariatric Surgery
A meta-analysis of 267 patients found that whey protein supplementation after bariatric surgery may alleviate reductions in body weight and …
Whey protein may help patients maintain muscle mass and reduce fat after bariatric surgery, though more high-quality research is still neede…
Frontiers
Jun 24, 2026
Nutrition & Obesity Medicine
Meta-analysis
Vitamin D improves strength and reduces injuries in dancers, while iron lowers anemia prevalence
Dancers take many supplements, but benefits are often unproven and risks remain unclear
This systematic review of dietary supplement and medication use in 654 female and 86 male professional and pre-professional dancers found vi…
Dancers use many supplements and painkillers, yet benefits are limited and potential health risks need more study before we can trust them.
Frontiers
Jun 4, 2026
Geriatrics & Aging
Meta-analysis
Whey protein, vitamin D, and epicatechin show strongest effects on sarcopenia outcomes in network meta-analysis
Whey protein and Vitamin D help older adults with muscle loss
This systematic review and network meta-analysis of anti-inflammatory diets and supplements in elderly patients with sarcopenia found whey p…
A large review found that whey protein, Vitamin D, and specific supplements can improve strength and speed in older adults with muscle loss.
Jun 1, 2026