Protein supplement shows promise against Age-Related muscle loss

NCT ID NCT07309120

First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 19 times

Summary

This study looked at whether a 12-week protein supplement enriched with leucine could help adults aged 60 and older who are starting to lose muscle. Sixty participants took the supplement and had their muscle mass, strength, and walking speed measured before and after. The goal was to see if simple nutrition changes can slow or reverse early muscle decline.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

    Taoyuan, Guishan, 333, Taiwan

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