Have any supplements been studied for sarcopenia?

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    Several supplements have been studied for sarcopenia and have shown efficacy in various scenarios, including protein, leucine, creatine, beta-hydroxy beta-methylbutyrate, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, and vitamin D, particularly when combined with resistance exercise or in people with inadequate dietary intake.

    The following supplements have been studied for the treatment of sarcopenia and have shown some efficacy in different scenarios (e.g., when combined with resistance exercise, in people with inadequate dietary intake):[1]