Browsing ODA Open Digital Archive by Author "Raastad, Truls"
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Caffeine Increases Strength and Power Performance in Resistance-trained Females During Early Follicular Phase
Norum, Martin; Risvang, Linn; Bjørnsen, Thomas; Dimitriou, Lygeri; Rønning, Per Ola; Bjørgen, Morten; Raastad, Truls (Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports;Volume 30, Issue 11, November 2020, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-07-18)The effects of 4 mg·kg−1caffeine ingestion on strength and power were investigated for the first time, in resistance-trained females during the early follicular phase utilizing a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, ... -
Comparison of methods to identify individuals with obesity at increased risk of functional impairment among a population of home-dwelling older adults
Nordengen, Anne Lene; Øyri, Linn Kristin Lie; Ulven, Stine Marie; Raastad, Truls; Holven, Kirsten Bjørklund; Ottestad, Inger Olaug (British Journal of Nutrition;, Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021-11-09)Obesity is associated with increased muscle mass and muscle strength. Methods taking into account the total body mass to reveal obese older individuals at increased risk of functional impairment are needed. Therefore, we ... -
Native Whey Induces Similar Adaptation to Strength Training as Milk, despite Higher Levels of Leucine, in Elderly Individuals
Hamarsland, Håvard; Johansen, Mathias K.; Seeberg, Fridtjof S.; Brochmann, Marie; Garthe, Ina; Benestad, Haakon Breien; Raastad, Truls (Nutrients;Volume 11, Issue 9, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-08-27)Background: Large amounts of protein (40 g) or supplementing suboptimal servings of protein with leucine are able to overcome the anabolic resistance in elderly muscle. Our aim was to compare the effects of supplementation ...