β-lactoglobulin enriched whey protein isolate, but not carbohydrate, increased growth signalling in human skeletal muscle when consumed in conjunction with resistance exercise. Ageing did not impair the anabolic signalling response; however this response was attenuated after training. These findings help identify strategies to prevent, or delay the onset of sarcopenia
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Submitted to the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences of the Faculty of Health, Medicine, Nursing and Behavioural Sciences, Deakin University
Degree conferred 2008
Thesis (Ph.D.)--Deakin University, Victoria, 2007
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