Use of Antipsychotics is Negatively Associated with Muscle Strength in Older Adults with Sarcopenia after Stroke

The mainstay of treatment for sarcopenia is muscle mass and strength increase through exercise and nutritional intervention.1 A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of combined exercise and nutritional therapy for sarcopenia in older people showed that this combination may have positive effects on improving walking speed within 3 months of intervention.2 Furthermore, supplementation with whey protein, essential amino acids, and vitamin D, in conjunction with age-appropriate exercise has been reported to boost fat-free mass and strength.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research