Calories and couch time: study reveals muscle loss secrets in middle age
NCT ID NCT04900701
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how eating too few or too many calories affects muscle protein building and muscle size in healthy middle-aged adults (ages 35-65). Participants were studied during normal activity and a short period of leg immobilization (like wearing a cast). The goal was to understand how energy intake and disuse together impact muscle health.
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Sport & Health Sciences University of Exeter
Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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University of Exeter, Sports & Health Sciences, College of Life & Environmental Sciences
Exeter, Devon, EX1 2LU, United Kingdom
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