Functionality in Elderly or Injured

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Supplements that improve symptoms of osteoarthritis, reduce the risk of falls, or improve muscle function in elderly persons tend to improve physical function and movement resulting in increased quality of life.

    Examine Database: Functionality in Elderly or Injured

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    1. Curcumin - Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, Dugall M, Pellegrini L, Ledda A, Grossi MG, Togni S, Appendino GProduct-evaluation registry of Meriva®, a curcumin-phosphatidylcholine complex, for the complementary management of osteoarthritisPanminerva Med.(2010 Jun)
    2. S-adenosylmethionine - Soeken KL, Lee WL, Bausell RB, Agelli M, Berman BMSafety and efficacy of S-adenosylmethionine (SAMe) for osteoarthritisJ Fam Pract.(2002 May)
    3. Creatine - Cañete S, San Juan AF, Pérez M, Gómez-Gallego F, López-Mojares LM, Earnest CP, Fleck SJ, Lucia ADoes creatine supplementation improve functional capacity in elderly womenJ Strength Cond Res.(2006 Feb)
    4. Oxiracetam - Dysken MW, Katz R, Stallone F, Kuskowski MOxiracetam in the treatment of multi-infarct dementia and primary degenerative dementiaJ Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci.(1989 Summer)
    5. DHEA - Dayal M, Sammel MD, Zhao J, Hummel AC, Vandenbourne K, Barnhart KTSupplementation with DHEA: effect on muscle size, strength, quality of life, and lipidsJ Womens Health (Larchmt).(2005 Jun)
    6. DHEA - Muller M, van den Beld AW, van der Schouw YT, Grobbee DE, Lamberts SWEffects of dehydroepiandrosterone and atamestane supplementation on frailty in elderly menJ Clin Endocrinol Metab.(2006 Oct)
    7. Vinpocetine - E I Chukanova[Efficacy of cavinton in the treatment of patients with chronic blood flow insufficiency. Russian multicenter clinical-epidemiological program "CALIPSO"]Zh Nevrol Psikhiatr Im S S Korsakova.(2010)
    8. Creatine - Roy BD, de Beer J, Harvey D, Tarnopolsky MACreatine monohydrate supplementation does not improve functional recovery after total knee arthroplastyArch Phys Med Rehabil.(2005 Jul)
    9. Krill Oil - Deutsch LEvaluation of the effect of Neptune Krill Oil on chronic inflammation and arthritic symptomsJ Am Coll Nutr.(2007 Feb)
    10. Nitrate - Kelly J, Fulford J, Vanhatalo A, Blackwell JR, French O, Bailey SJ, Gilchrist M, Winyard PG, Jones AMEffects of short-term dietary nitrate supplementation on blood pressure, O2 uptake kinetics, and muscle and cognitive function in older adultsAm J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol.(2013 Jan 15)
    11. Curcumin - Belcaro G, Cesarone MR, Dugall M, Pellegrini L, Ledda A, Grossi MG, Togni S, Appendino GEfficacy and safety of Meriva®, a curcumin-phosphatidylcholine complex, during extended administration in osteoarthritis patientsAltern Med Rev.(2010 Dec)
    12. DHEA - Kenny AM, Boxer RS, Kleppinger A, Brindisi J, Feinn R, Burleson JADehydroepiandrosterone combined with exercise improves muscle strength and physical function in frail older womenJ Am Geriatr Soc.(2010 Sep)
    13. Black Ginger - Wattanathorn J, Muchimapura S, Tong-Un T, Saenghong N, Thukhum-Mee W, Sripanidkulchai BPositive Modulation Effect of 8-Week Consumption of Kaempferia parviflora on Health-Related Physical Fitness and Oxidative Status in Healthy Elderly VolunteersEvid Based Complement Alternat Med.(2012)
    14. S-adenosylmethionine - Wadie I Najm, Sibylle Reinsch, Fred Hoehler, Jerome S Tobis, Phillip W HarveyS-adenosyl methionine (SAMe) versus celecoxib for the treatment of osteoarthritis symptoms: a double-blind cross-over trial. [ISRCTN36233495]BMC Musculoskelet Disord.(2004 Feb 26)
    15. Zinc - Rodondi A, Ammann P, Ghilardi-Beuret S, Rizzoli RZinc increases the effects of essential amino acids-whey protein supplements in frail elderlyJ Nutr Health Aging.(2009 Jun)
    16. S-adenosylmethionine - Caruso I, Pietrogrande VItalian double-blind multicenter study comparing S-adenosylmethionine, naproxen, and placebo in the treatment of degenerative joint diseaseAm J Med.(1987 Nov 20)
    17. Cissus Quadrangularis - Richard J Bloomer, Tyler M Farney, Cameron G McCarthy, Sang-Rok LeeCissus quadrangularis reduces joint pain in exercise-trained men: a pilot studyPhys Sportsmed.(2013 Sep)
    18. Vitamin D - Guralnik JM, Sternberg AL, Mitchell CM, Blackford AL, Schrack J, Wanigatunga AA, Michos E, Juraschek SP, Szanton S, Kalyani R, Cai Y, Appel LJ,Effects of Vitamin D on Physical Function: Results From the STURDY Trial.J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci.(2022-Aug-12)
    19. Whey Protein - 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)
    20. Neurofeedback Training - Sedighi Darijani S, Sahebozamani M, Eslami M, Babakhanian S, Alimoradi M, Iranmanesh MThe effect of neurofeedback and somatosensory exercises on balance and physical performance of older adults: a parallel single-blinded randomized controlled trial.Sci Rep.(2024 Oct 15)
    21. Yoga - Biswas I, Kaur J, Pearce F, Lewis S, Chattopadhyay KKey Features of Effective Yoga Interventions in Addition to Standard Medical Treatment for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.ACR Open Rheumatol.(2025 May)
    22. Cognitive Stimulation Therapy - Mou C, Jiang YEffect of dual task-based training on motor and cognitive function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails.BMC Neurol.(2025 Jul 14)