Protein study seeks to unlock muscle loss mystery in heart and lung patients
NCT ID NCT02770092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how people with chronic heart failure or COPD process protein from meals. Researchers measured muscle building, body composition, and gut function in 90 adults aged 45 and older. The goal was to understand why muscle loss happens and how to design better diets for these patients.
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Texas A&M University-CTRAL
College Station, Texas, 77843, United States
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