(Natural News) The progressive loss of muscle mass with advancing age is a major health issue facing older adults worldwide. With this in mind, researchers from the University of Alabama (UA) looked at whether amino acid supplementation can help ameliorate this muscle loss. Even among healthy adults, skeletal muscle mass decreases by as much as two […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Tufts University and the Harvard Medical School found that the gut microbiota may be involved in mechanisms affecting muscle strength in the elderly. The team examined healthy and unhealthy older adults and found that the two groups have a distinct profile of gut bacteria. Further experiments with mice demonstrated a link between the […]

(Natural News) Gut bacteria may play a role in muscle growth and formation, says a recent study. This is great news for those with skeletal muscle loss, especially since the findings say that changing the microbial composition may help with the condition. An international team of researchers conducted a series of experiments on mice to examine the link […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Sports found that taking fish oil supplements can enhance the effects of resistance training among people with sarcopenia, or age-related muscle loss. Researchers found that resistance training can help with muscle loss. But when coupled with fish oil supplementation, blood pressure also dropped, boosting the benefits of the exercise. These findings […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome affects muscle strength, found a study published in the journal Experimental Gerontology. Researchers from Tufts University said that the gut microbiome — the community of microorganisms living in the digestive tract — helps increase or decrease muscle strength depending on the amount of certain bacteria. The findings of the study benefit […]

(Natural News) Sarcopenia is a progressive disease characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function. It is commonly associated with aging but can also be seen in cancer survivors. There are no pharmacological treatments available for sarcopenia at present; only basic interventions such as resistance exercise, protein supplementation, and vitamin D administration […]

(Natural News) Diabetes, a condition that one in four Americans have, is a leading cause of death and disability. While it’s linked to multiple health problems, chief of which are cardiovascular disease and multiple organ damage, Japanese researchers found that it can also cause a rapid decline in muscle mass. In a study published in JCI Insight, researchers from the Kobe […]

(Natural News) Bad eating habits are one of the reasons for weight gain, but do you know that lack of sleep could also play a role? A study published in the journal Science Advances revealed that even one sleepless night can change metabolic processes in your body that result in weight gain and muscle loss. […]

(Natural News) Muscles tend to degenerate with age, which leads to a debilitating condition known as sarcopenia. Fortunately, a study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that light coffee drinking can help protect against sarcopenia, particularly in men. In women, they found that heavy consumption of coffee can increase the risk of obesity. Carried out […]

(Natural News) Whey protein is one of the most common protein supplements that exercise enthusiasts use to build muscle. Interestingly, this protein supplement has also been found to be beneficial for the elderly. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that whey protein can help seniors rebuild lost muscle from […]