Can a mushroom-derived supplement plus exercise fight muscle loss in aging?
NCT ID NCT06629805
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This completed study tested whether a daily β-glucan supplement (1,000 mg) combined with regular exercise could improve muscle strength, mass, and function in 116 adults with relative sarcopenia. Participants took either the supplement or a placebo for 12 weeks while following an exercise program. The goal was to see if this combination could help counteract age-related muscle decline.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Aureobasidium pullulans produced β-glucan (a dietary supplement)
What this could lead to
If effective, this supplement plus exercise could offer a simple, non-drug way to help older adults maintain muscle strength and function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with 116 participants. The supplement is not a proven treatment, and results may not apply to everyone with sarcopenia.
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Locations
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, 50612, South Korea