ea0037gp.13.03 | Diabetes and obesity – Translational cardiovascular and obesity | ECE2015
Stojkovic Violeta
, Simpson Christine
, Sullivan Rebecca
, Cusano Anna Maria
, Insogna Karl
, Bihuniak Jessica
Whether high glycaemic index/glycaemic load (GI/GL) diets increase low-grade inflammation leading to changes in body composition and risk for chronic illness remains uncertain. We recently completed a randomised, double-blind study comparing the effects of a 45 g whey protein supplement (PRO) and an isocaloric maltodextrin supplement (CHO) on bone density and body composition in older adults. The study afforded an opportunity to evaluate the impact of a calibrated increase in ...