A 16-week Randomized Controlled Trial of a Fish Oil and Whey Protein-Derived Supplement to Improve Physical Performance in Older Adults Losing Autonomy – A Pilot Study

摘要

Loss of autonomy is often the trigger for institutionalization of older adults. A nutritional intervention within a rehabilitation program may attenuate loss of muscle mass and function to enable continued autonomy in this understudied group of seniors. Objectives: 1) To assess the feasibility of a combined nutrient supplementation intervention with regards to recruitment, compliance, and completion of assessments in older adults losing autonomy; 2) to characterize this specific population.