- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Higher protein intake preserves muscle performance in older adults
Última actualización 10 de septiembre de 2026
Key finding
In the CG, baseline differed from week 12 by Δ = 10.3 (p < 0.05)
Higher-protein diet compared to a recommended protein diet in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
Some Concerns
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Study focus
Higher-protein diet compared to a recommended protein diet in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
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This study evaluated Higher-protein diet compared to a recommended protein diet in older adults with type 2 diabetes.
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Stavroula K, Dionysia A, Panagiotis K, et al. Higher Protein Intake Preserves Knee Muscle Performance in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes. Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology. 2026;11(1):125. doi:10.3390/jfmk11010125
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This study contributes evidence to Low-protein diet and Body fat mass, Isokinetic knee extensor performance, Isokinetic knee flexor performance.
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Low-protein diet
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- Body fat mass
- Isokinetic knee extensor performance
- Isokinetic knee flexor performance
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- Contributes to 3 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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Body Composition
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Weight Loss
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Isokinetic knee extensor performance
Low-protein diet → Isokinetic knee extensor performance
Low-protein diet → Isokinetic knee extensor performance
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Isokinetic knee flexor performance
Low-protein diet → Isokinetic knee flexor performance
Low-protein diet → Isokinetic knee flexor performance
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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This study contributes to evidence on Low-protein diet and Body Composition, Low-protein diet and Isokinetic knee extensor performance.
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Low-protein diet → Body Composition
Diet and Nutrition
- EvidenceScore™
- Moderate
- Score 69 · Based on 2 studies
- ImpactScore™
- 75
- Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- 35
- mixed
Low-protein diet → Isokinetic knee extensor performance
Diet and Nutrition
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
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Does Low-protein diet improve body fat mass?
Low-protein diet may improve body fat mass.
ConsistencyScore™: Results are mixed and should be interpreted cautiously.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body fat mass
EvidenceScore™ Moderate | EvidenceScore™ 69.0 | moderate positive | ConsistencyScore™ Mixed | 1 study
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- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Low-protein diet improve isokinetic knee extensor performance?
Low-protein diet appears to improve isokinetic knee extensor performance.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Isokinetic knee extensor performance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
Does Low-protein diet improve isokinetic knee flexor performance?
Low-protein diet appears to improve isokinetic knee flexor performance.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Isokinetic knee flexor performance
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
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