Improved Muscle Mass and Function With Protein Supplementation in Older Adults With Sarcopenia: A Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

: To systematically review the effects of protein supplementation in older adults with sarcopenia.

Methods

: A systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases until May 2023. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) randomized controlled trials with a quantitative study design; (2) studies with a study group of older adults with sarcopenia; (3) studies comparing muscle mass, muscle strength, and performance of older adults with sarcopenia after protein supplementation; and (4) studies published up to May 2023.

Results

: Six retrospective comparative studies, including 715 patients, met the inclusion criteria. The nutritional supplementation group exhibited significant improvement in appendicular skeletal muscle

SUBMITTER: Kwon HE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10620490 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature