An estimated 30% to 50% of muscle mass is lost among senior citizens and this results in lower strength and less ability to carry out everyday tasks.
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Professor Sian Robinson, head scientists said that poor diets and being physically inactive are common in older age, but by understanding the benefits of maintaining sufficient levels of physical activity and diet quality the problem can be solved.
Robinson further mentioned that current evidence is incomplete and inconsistent and further research ought to be done to determine the benefits of supplementation and exercise training for older people.
The study is published in Clinical Interventions in Ageing.
Source-Medindia