Randomized Trialhigh evidence
Whey Protein Supplementation Positively Modulates Lung Function and Pulmonary and Systemic Immune Response in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
Journal of the American Nutrition Association·July 1, 2026·PMID 41609728
Why it mattersThis study provides novel evidence that whey protein supplementation may support respiratory health in aging, beyond its known musculoskeletal benefits. For specialists managing older adults with frailty or sarcopenia, these findings suggest a potential dual benefit on pulmonary function and systemic inflammation.
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