ArticlePhysical activity and nutrition2021
Effects of marine oligomeric polyphenols on body composition and physical ability of elderly individuals with sarcopenia: a pilot study.
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- Effects of resistance-based training and polyphenol supplementation on physical function, metabolism, and inflammation in aging individuals.GeroScience · 2026Trial
- Antioxidant Interventions on Muscle Function and Mass in Aging-Related Muscle Decline: A Systematic Review of Preclinical and Clinical Evidence.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
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- Phytochemical-Based Therapeutic Strategies for Sarcopenia: From Molecular Mechanisms to Clinical Translation.Pharmaceuticals (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Review
- Pro-myogenic and anti-atrophic effects of Padina arborescens extract through Akt/mTOR signaling in dexamethasone-induced C2C12 cells and zebrafish model.In vitro cellular & developmental biology. Animal · 2026Article
- Physiological and Recovery Responses to Dietary Polyphenols in the Context of Exercise: Relevance for Muscle Aging and Sarcopenia.Nutrients · 2026Review
- From molecular mechanisms to nutritional applications: protein and polyphenol interventions in sarcopenia.Journal of physiology and biochemistry · 2026Review
- Marine-Derived Bioactive Compounds: A Promising Strategy for Ameliorating Skeletal Muscle Dysfunction in COPD.Marine drugs · 2025Review
- Dietary polyphenols and sarcopenia: epigenetic mechanisms and geroscience perspectives for muscle health in aging.Frontiers in aging · 2025Review
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Abstract
purposeWe aimed to identify the effects of marine oligomeric polyphenol (MOP) intake in elderly individuals with sarcopenia.
methodsOlder adults (aged 65 years or older) were recruited based on the diagnostic criterion for sarcopenia and were randomly assigned to the MOP intake group (n=10) or the placebo (PBO) intake group (n=10). To determine the effect of MOP intake received for four weeks, the pre- and post-intake body composition (weight, skeletal muscle mass, and bone density) and senior fitness tests were assessed.
resultsOur results showed there were significant differences in the skeletal muscle mass (p=0.039), bone density (p=0.020), fat-free mass index (p=0.026), and 2.4 m up and go test (p=0.001) between pretest and post-test. There was a significant difference between the pre-test and post-test and an interaction effect for the one-leg stand test (p=0.010 and p=0.049, respectively). However, there were no significant differences in body fat percentage, calf circumference, grip strength, or the chair rise test.
conclusionSome variables exhibited significant differences in the pre- and post-assessments, and there was an interaction effect for the one-leg stand. However, this was insufficient to prove the effectiveness of MOP intake in improving sarcopenia. Therefore, additional studies are essential to examine the effects of MOP intake and exercise intervention on the body composition and fitness of patients over a longer period.
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