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Functionality in Older Adults or Injured People

•Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Supplements that improve symptoms of osteoarthritis, reduce the risk of falls, or improve muscle function in older adults tend to improve physical function and movement, which results in increased quality of life.

Last Updated:March 18, 2026

Research Snapshot

8,445 participants in 22 trials

Examine Evidence Grades

BCurcumin + 3 more

C8 outcomes

D4 outcomes

Examine Database: Functionality in Older Adults or Injured People

Intervention	Grade	Evidence	Effect
Cognitive Stimulation Therapy	B	Participants: 520	Small Improvement
S-adenosylmethionine	B	Participants: 1021	Small Improvement
DHEA	D	Participants: 232	No effect
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Yoga		Participants: 155
Curcumin		Participants: 150
Creatine		Participants: 53
Cissus Quadrangularis		Participants: 29
Black Ginger		Participants: 45
Whey Protein		Participants: 1398
Vitamin D		Participants: 688
Nitrate		Participants: 12
Zinc		Participants: 61
Vinpocetine		Participants: 1011
Oxiracetam		Participants: 73
Krill Oil		Participants: 90
Neurofeedback Training		Participants: 60

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy