The Impact of Plant-based Blends on Skeletal Muscle Protein Synthesis Rates in Older Adults

Inclusion Criteria: * Older (60-80 y) men and women * Be in good general health * Non-smoking * Recreationally active but not meet Canada's Physical Activity Guidelines (150 min of moderate-intensity exercise/week) * Have a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5-30 kg/m2 (inclusive) * Willing and able to provide informed consent (speaks and understands English) Exclusion Criteria: * Use of tobacco or related products * Use assistive walking devices (e.g., cane or walker) * Any concurrent medical, orthopedic, or psychiatric condition that, in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise his/her ability to comply with the study requirements * History of cancer within the last 5 years, except basal cell carcinoma, non-squamous skin carcinoma, prostate cancer or carcinoma in situ with no significant progression over the past 2 years * Significant orthopedic, cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal, liver, infectious disease, immune disorder, metabolic/endocrine, neuromuscular or bone wasting disorders * Any cachexia-related condition (e.g., relating to cancer, tuberculosis or human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome) or any genetic muscle diseases or disorders * History of statin myalgia * Current illnesses which could interfere with the study (e.g., prolonged severe diarrhea, regurgitation, difficulty swallowing) * Excessive alcohol consumption (\>21 units/week) * History of bleeding diathesis, platelet or coagulation disorders, or antiplatelet/anticoagulation therapy (up to 81mg of baby aspirin per day taken as a prophylactic is permitted). * Routine/daily usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS, prescription use or daily use of over-the-counter medication), use of corticosteroids, testosterone replacement therapy (ingestion, injection, or transdermal), any anabolic steroid, creatine, whey protein supplements, casein or branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) within 45 days prior to screening. * A history of falls determined by a score \>25 on the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I).