Overview
What is sarcopenia?
What are the main signs and symptoms of sarcopenia?
How is sarcopenia diagnosed?
What are some of the main medical treatments for sarcopenia?
Have any supplements been studied for sarcopenia?
How could diet affect sarcopenia?
Are there any other treatments for sarcopenia?
What causes sarcopenia?
Examine Database: Sarcopenia
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Supplementing with leucine for sarcopenia
In this meta-analysis of 11 studies in a total of 1,133 older adults with sarcopenia, taking leucine was associated with modest improvements in muscle mass and function versus a control.
Nutrition and exercise for sarcopenia management
Resistance training reduces body fat and improves physical function in older women with sarcopenic obesity
Can Sarcomeal and vitamin D improve body composition in older adults with diabetic sarcopenia?
Can supplementation with NMN and NR rejuvenate aging muscles?
Frequently asked questions
What are the cut-off points for diagnosing sarcopenia?
How is sarcopenia distinguished from other conditions?
Does protein source matter?
What are the benefits of resistance training?
References
Examine Database References
- Strength - Sakiko Abe, Osamu Ezaki, Motohisa SuzukiMedium-chain triglycerides (8:0 and 10:0) are promising nutrients for sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trialAm J Clin Nutr.(2019 Sep 1)
- Strength - Ezaki O, Abe SMedium-chain triglycerides (8:0 and 10:0) increase muscle mass and function in frail older adults: a combined data analysis of clinical trialsFront Nutr.(2023 Dec 4)
- Strength - Kojima K, Ishikawa H, Watanabe S, Nosaka N, Mutoh TA Randomized, Double-Blind, Controlled Trial Assessing If Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Combination with Moderate-Intensity Exercise Increase Muscle Strength in Healthy Middle-Aged and Older AdultsNutrients.(2023 Jul 24)
- Strength - Nasimi N, Sohrabi Z, Nunes EA, Sadeghi E, Jamshidi S, Gholami Z, Akbarzadeh M, Faghih S, Akhlaghi M, Phillips SMWhey Protein Supplementation with or without Vitamin D on Sarcopenia-Related Measures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Adv Nutr.(2023-Jul)
- Strength - Kuo YY, Chang HY, Huang YC, Liu CWEffect of Whey Protein Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Nutrients.(2022-Oct-10)
- Strength - Prokopidis K, Moriarty F, Bahat G, McLean J, Church DD, Patel HPThe Effect of Nicotinamide Mononucleotide and Riboside on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Function: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.J Cachexia Sarcopenia Muscle.(2025 Jun)
- Muscle Mass - Reid-McCann RJ, Brennan SF, Ward NA, Logan D, McKinley MC, McEvoy CTEffect of Plant Versus Animal Protein on Muscle Mass, Strength, Physical Performance, and Sarcopenia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Nutr Rev.(2025 Jan 15)
- Body Fat - Su H, Zhou H, Gong Y, Xiang S, Shao W, Zhao X, Ling H, Chen G, Tong P, Li JThe effects of β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate or HMB-rich nutritional supplements on sarcopenia patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Front Med (Lausanne).(2024 Jul 12)