Nutritional impact on specific health aspects

Nutritional impact on specific health aspects aims for greater understanding of the age-independent link between the composition and metabolic activity of microbiota, and biomarkers for various health conditions. These insights will support the development of food products with scientifically-substantiated effects.

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Protein and physical activity to improve muscle health in men diagnosed with metastasized prostate cancer

Androgen deprivation, a common prostate cancer therapy, often leads to fatigue and weakness. This project is investigating whether combining resistance-type exercise with, or without, protein supplementation can help prevent and/or reduce these effects. 

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Mitochondrial health

Mitochondria, the  powerhouses of the cell, are crucial to all human body function. This project is delivering biomarkers for mitochondrial function and insight into how novel food components affect mitochondrial metabolism and muscle health in the elderly.

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