Effects of Leucine Administration in Sarcopenia: A Randomized and Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

Effects of Leucine Administration in Sarcopenia: A Randomized and Placebo-controlled Clinical Trial

Treating sarcopenia in older individuals remains a challenge, and nutritional interventions present promising approaches in individuals that perform limited physical exercise. We assessed the efficacy of leucine administration to evaluate whether the regular intake of this essential amino acid can i...

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Main Authors: Francisco M. Martínez-Arnau, Rosa Fonfría-Vivas, Cristina Buigues, Yolanda Castillo, Pilar Molina, Aldert J. Hoogland, Femke van Doesburg, Leo Pruimboom, Julio Fernández-Garrido, Omar Cauli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
respiratory muscles
sarcopenia
muscle mass
muscle strength
elderly
nutrition
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/932

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