The nutritional support to prevent sarcopenia in the elderly

• Published in: Frontiers in nutrition (Lausanne) Vol. 11; p. 1379814
• Main Authors: Giacosa, Attilio, Barrile, Gaetan Claude, Mansueto, Francesca, Rondanelli, Mariangela
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Frontiers Media S.A 2024
• Subjects: elderly sarcopenia; leucine; muscle mass; muscle protein synthesis; muscle strength; omega-3 fatty acids; elderly sarcopenia; leucine; muscle mass; muscle protein synthesis; muscle strength; whey protein; vitamin D; omega-3 fatty acids
• ISSN: 2296-861X; 2296-861X
• DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1379814

Sarcopenia has been described as a muscle disease, with multiple adverse consequences on human health. Recommendations aimed at supporting awareness, prevention, early detection and treatment of this disease are needed. This review focuses on the epidemiology, pathophysiology and early detection of...