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Emerging Targets and Treatments for Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review.

Nutrients
January 1, 1970
Stefano Cacciatore et al. (9 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to explore the potential of leucine supplementation as part of nutritional strategies for managing sarcopenia in older adults.

Results Summary

Leucine supplementation was discussed as a promising nutritional strategy for addressing sarcopenia, alongside other interventions like resistance training and anti-inflammatory nutrients, though specific efficacy data were not detailed in the abstract.

Population

Older adults with or at risk of sarcopenia.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (12)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
Resistance training
neutral
sarcopenia management
-
-
remain the cornerstone of sarcopenia management
#1
Adequate protein intake
neutral
sarcopenia management
-
-
remain the cornerstone of sarcopenia management
#2
targeting muscle regeneration through myosatellite cell activation, signaling pathways, and chronic inflammation control
neutral
muscle regeneration
-
-
Emerging strategies include
#3
Gene editing
increase
muscle repair
-
-
show promise in enhancing
#4
Stem cell therapy
increase
muscle repair
-
-
show promise in enhancing
#5
microRNA modulation
increase
muscle repair
-
-
show promise in enhancing
#6
Addressing mitochondrial dysfunction through interventions aimed at improving biogenesis, ATP production, and reducing oxidative stress
neutral
mitochondrial dysfunction
-
-
is also highlighted
#7
Nutritional strategies such as leucine supplementation and anti-inflammatory nutrients
neutral
-
-
-
are discussed as potential treatment options
#8
dietary modifications
neutral
-
-
-
are discussed as potential treatment options
#9
probiotics targeting the muscle-microbiome interplay
neutral
muscle-microbiome interplay
-
-
are discussed as potential treatment options
#10
Hydration and muscle-water balance
neutral
muscle health
older adults
-
are emphasized as critical in maintaining
#11
A combination of resistance training, nutrition, and emerging therapeutic interventions
increase
muscle function and overall health
the aging population
-
holds potential to significantly improve
#12
Abstract

BACKGROUND: Sarcopenia is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength, and function, significantly impacting overall health and quality of life in older adults. This narrative review explores emerging targets and potential treatments for sarcopenia, aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of current and prospective interventions. METHODS: The review synthesizes current literature on sarcopenia treatment, focusing on recent advancements in muscle regeneration, mitochondrial function, nutritional strategies, and the muscle-microbiome axis. Additionally, pharmacological and lifestyle interventions targeting anabolic resistance and neuromuscular junction integrity are discussed. RESULTS: Resistance training and adequate protein intake remain the cornerstone of sarcopenia management. Emerging strategies include targeting muscle regeneration through myosatellite cell activation, signaling pathways, and chronic inflammation control. Gene editing, stem cell therapy, and microRNA modulation show promise in enhancing muscle repair. Addressing mitochondrial dysfunction through interventions aimed at improving biogenesis, ATP production, and reducing oxidative stress is also highlighted. Nutritional strategies such as leucine supplementation and anti-inflammatory nutrients, along with dietary modifications and probiotics targeting the muscle-microbiome interplay, are discussed as potential treatment options. Hydration and muscle-water balance are emphasized as critical in maintaining muscle health in older adults. CONCLUSIONS: A combination of resistance training, nutrition, and emerging therapeutic interventions holds potential to significantly improve muscle function and overall health in the aging population. This review provides a detailed exploration of both established and novel approaches for the prevention and management of sarcopenia, highlighting the need for further research to optimize these strategies.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
HumansSarcopeniaResistance TrainingMuscle, SkeletalAgedDietary SupplementsRegenerationAging
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy75/10
Quality85/10
Citation Metrics
Total Citations5
Citations/Year5.0
Relative Citation Ratio2.26
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
Weight Score1.63
Normalized Score0.67
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