The administration of proteins during sleep is an effective way to promote muscle growth. Combined with electrostimulation muscle growth can again be given an extra boost. That is evident from PhD Bart Green at Maastricht UMC +. Green consumed investigated how proteins are converted in the body into muscle tissue and how to promote a smart way its production. Sarcopenia, is the medical term for the loss of muscle mass and strength. It is a process that is particularly associated with aging. As a result of sarcopenia, the independence and mobility and reduces the risk of admission to a hospital or healthcare facility bigger. Even if someone is confined only five days in bed (with the flu, for example) is already lost one and a half kilos of muscle mass. In the elderly, it is very difficult to bring then back muscle...

Plasma carotenoids, tocopherol and retinol research in the age of 35-74 years in six European countries. Nutrient status may change with age. We analyzed plasma carotenoids, α- / γ-tocopherol and retinol, and compared them with age, demographic characteristics, and eating habits (assessed by a short food frequency questionnaire) in a cross-sectional study of 2118 men and women (age-stratified 35 -74 years) of the population in six European countries. Older age was associated with lower lycopene and α- / β-carotene and higher β-cryptoxanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, α- / γ-tocopherol and retinol levels. Significant correlation with age were observed for lycopene, α-tocopherol, α-carotene and β-cryptoxanthin. Age was inversely associated with lycopene and this...