Examine Database: Lower Body Strength
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whey Protein | D | ||
| Collagen | B | ||
| Creatine | B | ||
| Medium-chain Triglycerides | |||
| Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng) | |||
| Resistance Training |
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Animal vs. plant protein: Does it really matter for muscle growth?
In this meta-analysis of 32 randomized controlled trials, animal protein showed a slight advantage over plant protein for building muscle mass, compared to plant protein. However, no differences were found for muscle strength and general athletic performance.
Cursing appears to improve exercise performance
Can nitrate improve recovery following a knee osteoarthritis treatment?
Caffeinated chewing gum improves resistance exercise performance
Late time-restricted eating vs. early time-restricted eating for weight loss
Examine Database References
- Creatine - Christiano R R Alves, Bianca M Santiago, Fernanda R Lima, Maria C G Otaduy, Ana Luisa Calich, Aline C C Tritto, Ana Lúcia de Sá Pinto, Hamilton Roschel, Cláudia C Leite, Fabiana B Benatti, Eloisa Bonfá, Bruno GualanoCreatine supplementation in fibromyalgia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trialArthritis Care Res (Hoboken).(2013 Sep)
- Panax Ginseng (Korean Ginseng) - E. Azizi, F. MoradiThe effect of ginseng supplementation on anabolic index, muscle strength, body composition, and testosterone and cortisol response to acute resistance exercise in male bodybuildersDepartment of Physical Education and Sport Sciences.()
- Whey Protein - Naclerio F, Larumbe-Zabala EEffects of Whey Protein Alone or as Part of a Multi-ingredient Formulation on Strength, Fat-Free Mass, or Lean Body Mass in Resistance-Trained Individuals: A Meta-analysis.Sports Med.(2016-Jan)
- Whey Protein - Srinivasaraghavan N, Das N, Balakrishnan K, Rajaram SEffect of Whey Protein Supplementation on Perioperative Outcomes in Patients with Cancer-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PROSPERO 2020: CRD42020188666).Nutr Cancer.(2022)
- Whey Protein - Kuo YY, Chang HY, Huang YC, Liu CWEffect of Whey Protein Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients.(2022-Oct-10)
- Whey Protein - Kamińska MS, Rachubińska K, Grochans S, Skonieczna-Żydecka K, Cybulska AM, Grochans E, Karakiewicz BThe Impact of Whey Protein Supplementation on Sarcopenia Progression among the Elderly: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients.(2023-Apr-23)
- Whey Protein - Nasimi N, Sohrabi Z, Nunes EA, Sadeghi E, Jamshidi S, Gholami Z, Akbarzadeh M, Faghih S, Akhlaghi M, Phillips SMWhey Protein Supplementation with or without Vitamin D on Sarcopenia-Related Measures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Adv Nutr.(2023-Jul)
- Creatine - Dos Santos EEP, de Araújo RC, Candow DG, Forbes SC, Guijo JA, de Almeida Santana CC, Prado WLD, Botero JPEfficacy of Creatine Supplementation Combined with Resistance Training on Muscle Strength and Muscle Mass in Older Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients.(2021-Oct-24)
- Collagen - Bischof K, Moitzi AM, Stafilidis S, König DImpact of Collagen Peptide Supplementation in Combination with Long-Term Physical Training on Strength, Musculotendinous Remodeling, Functional Recovery, and Body Composition in Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis.Sports Med.(2024 Jul 26)
- Resistance Training - Bloch-Ibenfeldt M, Theil Gates A, Karlog K, Demnitz N, Kjaer M, Boraxbekk CJHeavy resistance training at retirement age induces 4-year lasting beneficial effects in muscle strength: a long-term follow-up of an RCT.BMJ Open Sport Exerc Med.(2024)
- Creatine - Wang Z, Qiu B, Li R, Han Y, Petersen C, Liu S, Zhang Y, Liu C, Candow DG, Del Coso JEffects of Creatine Supplementation and Resistance Training on Muscle Strength Gains in Adults <50 Years of Age: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients.(2024 Oct 28)
- Medium-chain Triglycerides - Medium-chain triglycerides (8:0 and 10:0) increase muscle mass and function in frail older adults: a combined data analysis of clinical trials.()
- Medium-chain Triglycerides - A Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial Assessing If Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Combination with Moderate-Intensity Exercise Increase Muscle Strength in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older Adults .()
- Medium-chain Triglycerides - Sakiko Abe, Osamu Ezaki, Motohisa SuzukiMedium-chain triglycerides (8:0 and 10:0) are promising nutrients for sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trialAm J Clin Nutr.(2019 Sep 1)