A new systematic review including data from 339 subjects, found dietary supplements have protective effects on lean muscle mass, but not on strength, amongst patients suffering from disuse muscular atrophy.
Plant-based protein consumption could contribute to better muscle health among the elderly population in China, although overall protein-intake recommendations are inadequate in counteracting muscle loss, say researchers.
Consumption of whey protein and vitamin D3 supplements in healthy young males undergoing resistance training has revealed beneficial effects on muscle mass and strength.
Daily intake of spinach extract can improve muscle quality and strength in adults over the age of 50 and may improve physical and emotional health when combined with moderate exercise.
Omnivores and vegans experienced similar muscle mass and strength benefits from whey or plant-protein supplements, respectively, says a new study from Brazil.
Carnosol is the a phenolic diterpene in rosemary leaf extract responsible for inducing muscle hypertrophy, by inhibiting MuRF1 expression and proteasome activity, say scientists.
Omega-3 supplementation could be useful in increasing skeletal muscle mass or strength, particularly in populations at risk of sarcopenia, according to researchers from DSM, who carried out the review.
