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Leucine supplementation enhances integrative myofibrillar protein synthesis in free-living older men consuming lower- and higher-protein diets: a parallel-group crossover study

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Murphy, Caoileann H, Saddler, Nelson I, Devries, Michaela C, McGlory, Chris, Baker, Steven K, Phillips, Stuart M·2016·The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

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Background Leucine co-ingestion with lower-protein (LP)-containing meals may overcome the blunted muscle protein synthetic response to food intake in the elderly but may be effective only in individuals who consume LP diets.Objective We examined the impact of leucine co-ingestion with mixed macronutrient meals on integrated 3-d rates of myofibrillar protein synthesis (MyoPS) in free-living older men who consumed higher protein (HP) (1.2 g · kg-1 · d-1) or LP (0.8 g · kg-1 · d-1) in rested and resistance exercise (REX) conditions.Design In a crossover design, 20 healthy older men [aged 65-85 y] were randomly assigned to receive LP or HP diets while ingesting a placebo (days 0-2) and Leu supplement (5 g leucine/meal; days 3-5) with their 3 main daily meals. A bout of unilateral REX was performed during the placebo and Leu treatments. Ingested 2 H 2 O and skeletal muscle biopsies were used to measure the 3-d integrated rate of MyoPS during the placebo and Leu treatments in the rested and REX legs.Results Leucinemia was higher with Leu treatment than with placebo treatment (P < 0.001). MyoPS was similar in LP and HP during both treatments (P = 0.39) but was higher with Leu treatment than with placebo treatment in the rested (pooled mean ± SD: Leu, 1.57% ± 0.11%/d; placebo, 1.48% ± 0.08%/d; main effect of treatment: P < 0.001) and REX (pooled mean: Leu, 1.87% ± 0.09%/d; placebo, 1.71 ± 0.10%/d; main effect of treatment: P < 0.001) legs.Conclusions Leu co-ingestion with daily meals enhances integrated MyoPS in free-living older men in rested and REX conditions and is equally effective in older men who consume daily protein intakes greater than or equal to the RDA. This trial was registered at clinicaltrials.gov as NCT02371278.

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Murphy, C. H., Saddler, N. I., Devries, M. C., McGlory, C., Baker, S. K., & Phillips, S. M.
Affiliations
McMaster University (CA)
Corresponding author
Phillips, Stuart M
Venue
The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2016-12
Volume
104
Issue
6
Pages
1594-1606
ISSN
0002-9165 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2551962319
Cited by
133
References
46
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12.83
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journal article
Language
en
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  • American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (publishedVersion)
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Funders
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (MOP 123296)
Topics
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Cell Biology › Muscle metabolism and nutrition
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Life Sciences › Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology › Molecular Biology › Muscle Physiology and Disorders
Keywords
leucine supplementation, myofibrillar protein synthesis, protein intake, older men, resistance training, skeletal muscle, protein synthesis rate, dietary protein, muscle protein synthesis, aging
MeSH terms
Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Amino Acids, Blood Glucose, Dietary Carbohydrates, Dietary Fats, Dietary Proteins, Humans, Insulin, Leucine, Male, Muscle Proteins, Myofibrils, Rest, Protein Biosynthesis, Exercise, Body Mass Index, Single-Blind Method, Treatment Outcome, Muscle, Skeletal, Cross-Over Studies, Diet, Protein-Restricted, Postprandial Period, Dietary Supplements, Resistance Training, Recommended Dietary Allowances

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