Pea protein biscuits and vitamin d: a new weapon against Age-Related muscle loss?

NCT ID NCT07356440

First seen Jan 21, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating biscuits made with pea protein and taking vitamin D can slow down muscle loss in older adults. 74 people aged 65-80 with sarcopenia will eat either the special biscuits or regular ones for 12 weeks. Researchers will measure muscle strength, mass, and gut health to see if this simple diet change helps.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Agricultural, Food, Environmental and Animal Sciences

    Udine, Udine, 33100, Italy

  • Laboratory of Immunology, Department of Medicine

    Udine, Udine, 33100, Italy

  • Outpatient Clinic of Internal Medicine 2, Central Friuli University Health Authority (ASU FC)

    Udine, Udine, 33100, Italy

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