Protein Supplementation May Dampen Positive Effects of Exercise on Glucose Homeostasis: A Pilot Weight Loss Intervention

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  • Batsis, John A.
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine
  • Batchek, Dakota J.
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition
  • Petersen, Curtis L.
    • Other Affiliation: Dartmouth College
  • Gross, Danae C.
    • Affiliation: Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition
  • Lynch, David H.
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine
  • Spangler, Hillary B.
    • Affiliation: School of Medicine
  • Cook, Summer B.
    • Other Affiliation: University of New Hampshire
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  • Background: The role of protein in glucose homeostasis has demonstrated conflicting results. However, little research exists on its impact following weight loss. This study examined the impact of protein supplementation on glucose homeostasis in older adults >65 years with obesity seeking to lose weight. Methods: A 12-week, nonrandomized, parallel group intervention of protein (PG) and nonprotein (NPG) arms for 28 older rural adults (body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m2) was conducted at a community aging center. Both groups received twice weekly physical therapist-led group strength training classes. The PG consumed a whey protein supplement three times per week, post-strength training. Primary outcomes included pre/post-fasting glucose, insulin, inflammatory markers, and homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR). Results: Mean age and baseline BMI were 72.9 ± 4.4 years and 37.6 ± 6.9 kg/m2 in the PG and 73.0 ± 6.3 and 36.6 ± 5.5 kg/m2 in the NPG, respectively. Mean weight loss was −3.45 ± 2.86 kg in the PG and −5.79 ± 3.08 kg in the NPG (p < 0.001). There was a smaller decrease in pre- vs. post-fasting glucose levels (PG: −4 mg ± 13.9 vs. NPG: −12.2 ± 25.8 mg/dL; p = 0.10), insulin (−7.92 ± 28.08 vs. −46.7 ± 60.8 pmol/L; p = 0.01), and HOMA-IR (−0.18 ± 0.64 vs. −1.08 ± 1.50; p = 0.02) in the PG compared to the NPG. Conclusions: Protein supplementation during weight loss demonstrated a smaller decrease in insulin resistance compared to the NPG, suggesting protein may potentially mitigate beneficial effects of exercise on glucose homeostasis.
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  • Nutrients
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