2.2. Experimental Design
Participants were randomly allocated to receive either the multi-ingredient nutritional supplement (MIS) consisting of 7 ingredients (The following assessments were performed on eligible participants at the initiation of the study and after completion of the 12 wk supplement period: DXA scan, blood pressure, antecubital blood draw, grip strength, aerobic capacity (VOTo assess the progress between study initiation and completion (i.e., 12 wk), participants returned for testing at the 2 wk and 5 wk mark from the study initiation to perform a DXA scan and anthropometric measurements. Weekly phone calls and/or emails were conducted throughout the study period to ensure participant compliance. At the onset of the study, all participants received a copy of the Canada Food Guide and the evidence-based Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) Movement Guidelines [