Lisanne H P Houben, Maarten Overkamp, Puck VAN Kraaij, Jorn Trommelen, Joep G H VAN Roermund, Peter DE Vries, Kevin DE Laet, Saskia VAN DER Meer, Ulla R Mikkelsen, Lex B Verdijk, Luc J C VAN Loon, Sandra Beijer, Milou Beelen
PURPOSE: This study aimed to assess the effects of 20 wk resistance exercise training with or without protein supplementation on body composition, muscle mass, muscle strength, physical performance, and aerobic capacity in prostate cancer patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). METHODS: Sixty prostate cancer patients receiving ADT were randomly assigned to perform 20 wk of resistance exercise training with supplementation of 31 g whey protein (EX + PRO, n = 30) or placebo (EX + PLA, n = 30), consumed immediately after exercise and every night before sleep...
April 1, 2023: Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise