by Becky | Nov 26, 2024 | 2024, Ashwagandha, Bone Health, Botanicals
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed that average speed and total distance was statistically higher in the ashwagandha group compared to placebo (P< 0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Apr 16, 2024 | 2024, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Probiotics
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that daily consumption of a prebiotic supplement is associated with improved cognition in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Bone Health, Flavonoids
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this meta-analysis including 6 RCTs shows that flavonoid intervention improved muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in sarcopenic participants. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 1, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study determined that a higher total protein intake and higher plant-based protein intake were positively associated with muscle mass in the elderly. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 13, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Omega - 3, Polyunsaturated
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month supplementation of 4 g/day of krill oil resulted in an increase in muscle thickness of 3.5% compared to the control. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 27, 2022 | 2022, Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that meeting the RNI of dietary EAAS resulted in a significant improvement in high muscle strength, with a positive dose-response relationship noted between the total EAAS and high muscle strength. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2021 | 2018, Aging, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Intake of less than 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day was negatively associated with muscle strength and performance later in life, especially in older women. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 16, 2021 | 2020, Aging, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study found that older participants with a lower serum n-3 level had a significantly higher risk of developing sarcopenia after controlling for potential confounders. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2019, Aging, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A three -month supplementation with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) significantly improved muscular strength in elderly participants. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 8, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Leucine supplementation had no effect on muscle mass; however, it did improve physical performance and respiratory muscle function in nursing home participants. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 23, 2018 | 2016, Aging, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementation with a combination of L-leucine, vitamin D 3 and medium-chain triglycerides significantly improved muscle strength and function in the thirty-eight participating elderly adults.
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by Becky | Mar 14, 2017 | 2016, Aging, Creatine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2016 study identifies the benefits of creatine supplementation, in combination with resistance training, as an effective strategy to increase lean muscle mass in our ever increasing elderly sarcopenic population.
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