Clinical Research Directory

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged 60 to 85 years at the time of enrolment * Community-dwelling (living independently or with minimal assistance) * Able to walk independently (with or without a walking aid) and complete simple physical function tests (such as standing up from a chair and walking short distances) * Willing and able to attend two study visits at the research facility (baseline and end of study) * Willing and able to consume a protein drink containing whey protein (derived from milk) once daily for 30 days * Able to understand the study information and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Any known food allergy or intolerance to fava bean protein or milk protein * Diagnosed kidney disease or any medical condition where increased protein intake is contraindicated * Yes to any of the answers on the "Older Adult Functional Assessment Screening Questionnaire" * Individuals with implanted electronic devices * Current or recent (within the past 3 months) participation in another clinical research study involving a nutritional or exercise intervention * Conditions that significantly impair mobility or balance such that safe completion of the physical function tests is not possible