VCOM View Vol 10 No 1

(Standing) VCOM-Auburn associate professor, Kaelin

Young, PhD, is shown working with Auburn University associate professor, Michael Roberts, PhD.

Kaelin Young, PhD, Secures Peanut Institute Extramural Award V COM-Auburn Associate Professor Kaelin Young, PhD, was recently given an extramural award in the amount of $149,832 by the Peanut Institute Foundation. Young, along with associated with increased cardiovascular mortality. Young said that one attractive, potential plant-based protein alternative was defatted peanut powder (PP), which has an amino acid adequacy score comparable

Auburn University’s Michael Roberts, PhD, will study protein supplementation to augment muscle growth and improve markers of muscle quality and health in younger individuals. According to Young, while animal proteins are a great protein source, studies suggest that increased animal protein intakes are

to beef. “With this funding, we will be the first to scientifically test if daily consumption of PP, while undergoing a resistance training program, will lead to improvements in skeletal muscle protein synthesis rates, skeletal muscle size and quality as well as skeletal muscle function,” said Young. ■

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