
The Optimal Protein Podcast
New Study on Women, Muscle Mass & Strength Gains, and Micronutrient Deficiencies
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21 Feb 2025 · 36 min
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Use the code KETOGIRL for 20% off your order of Spirulina Here A new study reveals a surprising truth: muscle mass and strength don't always improve the same way. While protein intake plays a key role in muscle growth, micronutrient deficiencies—especially in Vitamin D, B12, Magnesium, and Iron—can significantly impact strength gains. In this episode, I break down a new randomized clinical trial that studied older women at risk of sarcopenia and analyzed how different types of resistance trainin