Calories vs. couch time: study reveals muscle loss secrets
NCT ID NCT04900701
First seen May 08, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study looked at how eating too few or too many calories affects muscle maintenance in healthy middle-aged adults during short periods of inactivity. Researchers measured muscle protein production and muscle size changes in 23 participants. The goal was to understand the role of energy balance in preventing muscle loss when people are less active.
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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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