Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) represents a major health burden for the elderly
population, affecting approximately 25% of people over the age of 65 years. This percentage …

Branched chain amino acids (BCAA: leucine, valine, isoleucine) have key physiological
roles in the regulation of protein synthesis, metabolism, food intake and aging. Many studies …

Sarcopenia has been recognized as a muscle disease, with adverse consequences on
health. Updated recommendations, aimed at increasing awareness of sarcopenia and its …

Objectives To present the local evidence and final recommendations of the Clinical Practice
Guidelines workgroup convened by the Chapter of Geriatricians and the Society for Geriatric …

Sarcopenia is a systemic disease with progressive and generalized skeletal muscle
dysfunction defined by age-related low muscle mass, high content of muscle slow fibers, and …

Treating sarcopenia in older individuals remains a challenge, and nutritional interventions
present promising approaches in individuals that perform limited physical exercise. We …

The prolonged immobilization associated with COVID-19 infection and the restrictions
imposed by the pandemic have determined major changes in physical activity and eating …

Many countries are facing the advent of super-aging societies, where sarcopenia and frailty
will become pertinent problems. The prevalence of comorbidities is a major problem in …

Objectives This study examined whether leucine-rich protein supplements improve muscle
strength, mass, and performance in sarcopenic older adults. Methods We searched PubMed …

Purpose The exact effect of vitamin D supplementation, either as monotherapy or in
combination with protein, on musculoskeletal health in patients with sarcopenia is currently …