NCT05862779

Effects of Omega-3 and Whey Protein Supplementation on Lean Mass in Older Adults

Effects of Omega-3 and Whey Protein Supplementation on Lean Mass and Strength Gains in Older Adults Performing Resistance Exercise: A Randomized, Double-Blind and Placebo-Controlled Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Federal University of Uberlandia · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 60 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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

Conditions

• Sarcopenia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Placebo Group	The placebo group will receive 4 g per day of corn oil and 40 g per day of maltodextrin.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Whey Protein + Placebo	The whey protein + placebo group will receive 40g per day of whey and 4g per day of corn oil.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Omega 3 + Placebo	The omega 3 + placebo group will receive 4 g per day of fish oil and 40 g per day of maltodextrin.
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Omega 3 + Whey Protein	The omega 3 + whey group will receive 4g per day of fish oil and 40g per day of protein.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-07-30
• Primary completion: 2025-12-01
• Completion: 2026-05-01
• First posted: 2023-05-17
• Last updated: 2024-10-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Brazil