Sarcopenia

Muscle health: Sarcopenia expert group recommends protein, leucine, HMB, vitamin D supplementation

13-Apr-2022 By Tingmin Koe

A group of experts in Asia has finalised 14 consensus statements around muscle health in healthy elderly and those suffering from sarcopenia, including recommendation for protein, leucine, and L-carnitine supplementation.

CRN nudges CODEX toward nutrition strategies to deal with aging world

07-Dec-2021 By Hank Schultz

As CRN enters a second decade of advising the annual CODEX meeting on science-based nutrition, an official of the trade group said he’s continually reminded that patience is a virtue.

Vegan diet may be best way to preserve muscle in older, obese people

30-Sep-2021 By Hank Schultz

A group of researchers argue that a methionine restricting diet may be the best way to reverse the damage a high fat diet can do to the muscles of older obese subjects.

Start-up’s ‘revolutionary’ dileucine outperforms leucine for muscle building

11-Aug-2021 By Stephen Daniells

A new dileucine ingredient that leads to over 40% more muscle building potential than leucine alone is being commercialized by start-up Ingenious Ingredients, with the company already “vetting exclusive top-tier distribution and marketing partners”.

Probiotic GanedenBC30 may boost amino acid absorption from milk protein: Study

08-Dec-2020 By Stephen Daniells

Adding Kerry’s GanedenBC30 probiotic to milk protein may boost the absorption of select amino acids, such as arginine and isoleucine, while other amino acids were more quickly absorbed, says a new study.

Preclinical mouse study highlights need for more vitamin D

21-Oct-2020 By Danielle Masterson

Vitamin D is involved in many physiological functions that decline with age, and low levels of the substance contribute to frailty and increased risk for negative health outcomes. Conversely, frailty itself may contribute to lower vitamin D by reducing...

Amazentis tackles muscle loss during pandemic

10-Sep-2020 By Danielle Masterson

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on just about everything — the economy, our mental health and even our muscles.

Experts review the evidence for omega-3s for cognitive decline, sarcopenia, critically ill patients, and more

26-Aug-2020 By Stephen Daniells

“Overall, the entirety of the evidence supports use of DHA and EPA in a range of medical conditions,” writes an expert panel convened by DSM Nutritional Products.

Paper suggests looking at microbiome changes as way to judge effect of protein, fiber intake in older adults

11-Aug-2020 By Hank Schultz

Recent research suggests that at looking the microbiome changes that result from increased protein and fiber consumption could be a better way to design nutritional plans that decrease the incidence of sarcopenia and obesity in older adults.

Timing is everything: What older populations need to know about protein intake

25-Mar-2020 By Danielle Masterson

New findings suggest the impact protein has on muscles isn’t just about how much protein is taken in, but when it is consumed.

Gut bacteria could influence muscle growth and function: Mouse data

27-Sep-2019 By Nathan Gray

Altering the makeup of our gut microbiome could have an impact on muscle growth and function, say researchers who hope the new findings will have promise for age-related muscle loss.

Fish oil and resistance training may combat sarcopenia: Study

12-Sep-2019 By Danielle Masterson

Fish oil supplements may enhance the benefits of resistance training in older people and help combat the “age-related alterations in strength and physical function associated with activities of daily living”, says a new study.

Healthy Ageing APAC Summit 2019

Watch: The sarcopenia challenge in APAC and its untapped functional beverage potential

14-Aug-2019 By Gary Scattergood

AstaReal is seeking to tap into demand for products that protect against sarcopenia, with the astaxanthin firm hopeful that it will lead to significant opportunities in the functional beverage space.