In middle-aged and older Korean adults, the high-protein dietary pattern was associated with an increased risk of incident muscle strength decline compared to the normal dietary pattern, whereas high-carbohydrate and high-fat patterns were not. These findings suggest that a balanced macronutrient composition, rather than protein intake alone, may be relevant to muscle strength.
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