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Non-Pharmacological Strategies for Managing Sarcopenia in Chronic Diseases.

Clinical interventions in aging
January 1, 2024
Jiawen Hu et al. (6 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the role of dietary supplements, including vitamin D, in preventing muscle atrophy in individuals with chronic diseases.

Results Summary

The study highlighted the importance of sufficient vitamin D intake to prevent muscle atrophy, though the optimal dosage and type of supplement remain unclear. Combining exercise with dietary supplements, including vitamin D, appears effective for preventing sarcopenia.

Population

Individuals with chronic diseases and sarcopenia.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (14)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
resistance training
neutral
chronic diseases and secondary sarcopenia
individuals with chronic diseases
-
strongly emphasize the role
#1
resistance training
decrease
muscle atrophy
individuals with chronic diseases
-
can help prevent
#2
resistance training
decrease
inflammation
individuals with chronic diseases
-
effectively reduce
#3
aerobic exercise
no change
skeletal muscle mass
individuals with chronic diseases
-
has limited ability to improve
#4
aerobic exercise
increase
physical function
individuals with chronic diseases
-
does have some positive effects on
#5
combined training approaches
increase
overall quality of life
individuals with chronic diseases
-
highlighting their helpfulness for
#6
dietary supplements
decrease
combating muscle atrophy
individuals with chronic diseases
-
highlights the importance
#7
protein intake
decrease
prevent muscle atrophy
individuals with chronic diseases
-
focuses on the importance
#8
supplements rich in essential amino acids and omega-3
decrease
prevent muscle atrophy
individuals with chronic diseases
-
focuses on the importance
#9
sufficient vitamin D
decrease
prevent muscle atrophy
individuals with chronic diseases
-
focuses on the importance
#10
exercise with dietary supplements
decrease
sarcopenia
individuals with chronic diseases
-
appears to be an effective strategy for preventing
#11
intestinal microecology
neutral
sarcopenia
individuals with chronic diseases
-
explores the potential benefits
#12
Probiotics, prebiotics, and bacterial products
decrease
sarcopenia
individuals with chronic diseases
-
suggested as new treatment options for
#13
whole body vibration training, blood flow restriction, and electrical stimulation
decrease
sarcopenia
individuals with limited limb movement
-
show promise in treating
#14
Abstract

This article focuses on a range of non-pharmacological strategies for managing sarcopenia in chronic diseases, including exercise, dietary supplements, traditional Chinese exercise, intestinal microecology, and rehabilitation therapies for individuals with limited limb movement. By analyzing multiple studies, the article aims to summarize the available evidence to manage sarcopenia in individuals with chronic diseases. The results strongly emphasize the role of resistance training in addressing chronic diseases and secondary sarcopenia. Maintaining the appropriate frequency and intensity of resistance training can help prevent muscle atrophy and effectively reduce inflammation. Although aerobic exercise has limited ability to improve skeletal muscle mass, it does have some positive effects on physical function. Building upon this, the article explores the potential benefits of combined training approaches, highlighting their helpfulness for overall quality of life. Additionally, the article also highlights the importance of dietary supplements in combating muscle atrophy in chronic diseases. It focuses on the importance of protein intake, supplements rich in essential amino acids and omega-3, as well as sufficient vitamin D to prevent muscle atrophy. Combining exercise with dietary supplements appears to be an effective strategy for preventing sarcopenia, although the optimal dosage and type of supplement remain unclear. Furthermore, the article explores the potential benefits of intestinal microecology in sarcopenia. Probiotics, prebiotics, and bacterial products are suggested as new treatment options for sarcopenia. Additionally, emerging therapies such as whole body vibration training, blood flow restriction, and electrical stimulation show promise in treating sarcopenia with limited limb movement. Overall, this article provides valuable insights into non-pharmacological strategies for managing sarcopenia in individuals with chronic diseases. It emphasizes the importance of a holistic and integrated approach that incorporates exercise, nutrition, and multidisciplinary interventions, which have the potential to promote health in the elderly population. Future research should prioritize high-quality randomized controlled trials and utilize wearable devices, smartphone applications, and other advanced surveillance methods to investigate the most effective intervention strategies for sarcopenia associated with different chronic diseases.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
SarcopeniaHumansDietary SupplementsChronic DiseaseResistance TrainingQuality of LifeProbioticsExerciseExercise Therapy
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality80/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations5
Citations/Year5.0
Relative Citation Ratio2.26
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.50
Weight Score2.87
Normalized Score0.66
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