Disease: sarcopenia

Application of Exercise/Training Models to Evaluate Food Functionality with Special Focus on Preventing Inflammation and Oxidative Stress and Enhancing Exercise Performance

This review explains how different types of exercise affect your body and how specific foods can help. Moderate exercise like walking benefits from antioxidant-rich foods to reduce inflammation, while intense training requires more careful supplement selection because too much antioxidants can actually harm your training gains. The research shows that personalized approaches considering your genetics, gut bacteria, and individual responses work best for optimizing performance and health.

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Clinical Implementation of Sustainable Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in Metabolic Health: A Feasibility Study

Researchers tested a combination of special foods and supplements made from Mediterranean plants like tomatoes, pomegranates, and hazelnuts to see if they could help people with metabolic health problems. Over 4 weeks, older adults who consumed these foods daily showed improvements in muscle, bone quality, and liver health. The products tasted good and people stuck with them easily, suggesting this approach could be a practical way to improve health through diet.

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Sex-Specific Associations Between Prebiotic Supplement Intake and Sarcopenia Risk: Evidence From NHANES

This study examined whether taking prebiotic supplements helps prevent sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) differently in men versus women using health data from thousands of Americans. Researchers found that women who consumed prebiotics had significantly lower rates of sarcopenia, while this benefit was not observed in men. These findings suggest that prebiotic supplements may be particularly beneficial for women’s muscle health, though more research is needed to understand why this sex difference exists.

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Whey Proteins and Bioactive Peptides: Advances in Production, Selection and Bioactivity Profiling

Whey, a liquid byproduct from cheese-making that was once considered waste, contains valuable proteins that can be broken down into smaller bioactive peptides. These peptides have numerous health benefits including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, and can be used in functional foods and medicines. Researchers are developing advanced techniques to extract and produce these peptides more efficiently, and using computer models to predict which peptides will have specific health benefits.

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Inonotus obliquus upregulates muscle regeneration and augments function through muscle oxidative metabolism

Researchers studied chaga mushroom (Inonotus obliquus) and found it helps muscles grow stronger and regenerate better. When mice were given chaga extract, their muscles became larger and stronger after injury, particularly through increased energy production in muscle cells. The mushroom works by activating specific proteins that promote muscle growth and boost the mitochondria (the energy factories) in muscle cells, suggesting it could help prevent age-related muscle weakness.

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Diet-Derived Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) Induce Muscle Wasting In Vitro, and a Standardized Vaccinium macrocarpon Extract Restrains AGE Formation and AGE-Dependent C2C12 Myotube Atrophy

This research shows that processed foods high in sugar and fat create harmful compounds called AGEs that can cause muscle loss and weakness. Cranberry extract, which contains natural antioxidants, was found to be particularly effective at blocking AGE formation and preventing muscle cell damage. The study suggests that eating foods containing cranberry extract might help prevent age-related muscle loss and the negative effects of unhealthy Western diets on muscle health.

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