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Dietary protein was supplemented with whey protein so the total protein intake for each participant was 1.2 g\/kg bodyweight\/day, plus 1 g\/day of the amino acid l-carnitine for 16 weeks. Susceptibility to OH was assessed using a head-up tilt test, blood markers, and a functional test (6 min walk) at baseline and 16 weeks. Results: There were no differences in tilt test responses or 6 min walk test (6MWT) distances. The protein-supplement group had a significant increase in 6MWT pulse pressures post-walk after 16 weeks of treatment as compared to placebo. However, the tachycardia observed at baseline after 6MWT in the protein group was not seen at the end of the study. There was also a trend towards lower levels of brain naturetic peptide (proBNP) in the protein group vs. placebo at 16 weeks. 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