Protein supplement shows promise for preventing muscle loss in seniors
NCT ID NCT07309120
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a daily leucine-enriched protein supplement could help adults aged 60 and older who are starting to lose muscle strength and mass. Over 12 weeks, 60 participants took two sachets each day and had their muscle mass, grip strength, and walking speed measured before and after. The goal was to see if simple nutrition could slow or reverse early muscle decline.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- leucine-enriched protein supplement
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple nutritional approach to slow or reverse early muscle loss in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dietary supplements often show modest effects, and long-term benefits are uncertain.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Taoyuan, Guishan, 333, Taiwan
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