The Effects of MediDrink Platinum+ and Fava Bean Protein Hydrolysate on Fitness in an Aged Population

The primary aim of this multicentre randomised active control group study , is to characterise the effect of MediDrink Platinum+ containing a novel protein blend SPR-01, alone and in combination with PeptiStrong on general fitness measured via the Barthel index in malnourished sarcopenic, adults, aged 60 and above. The trial will incorporate a "Y" design whereby all 75 participants begin on the base formula (MediDrink Platinum) for 2 weeks before being randomised into the SPR-01 alone (n=37, dose calculated per individual but at least 1200 kcal/day) or SP1-01 and PeptStrong (n=38, dose calculated per individual but at least 1200 kcal per day and 2.4g/day, respectively) supplementation arms for 10 weeks. Other clinical endpoints measured as secondary endpoints will include hand grip strength, physical functioning via time up\&go test and changes in fat-free body mass.