ReviewNutrients2024
Nutritional Management and Physical Activity in the Treatment of Sarcopenic Obesity: A Review of the Literature.
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14 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Persevering or quitting? A systematic review of adherence and dropout in nutrition and exercise interventions for sarcopenic obesity.Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition · 2026Pooled it
- Effect of resistance training on body composition and physical function in older females with sarcopenic obesity-a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in aging neuroscience · 2025Pooled it
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- Association Between Nutritional Biomarkers and Low Muscle Mass, Obesity, and Low Muscle Mass with Obesity Across Physical Activity Levels Among U.S. Adults: Finding from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2018.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Pathological changes and therapeutic strategies for sarcopenia.EFORT open reviews · 2026Review
- Impact of high-intensity interval training vs. moderate-intensity continuous training combined with strength training on physical and metabolic outcomes in post-bariatric surgery patients with sarcopenic obesity.BMC musculoskeletal disorders · 2026Article
- Overview of rehabilitation interventions for ESPEN/EASO-defined sarcopenic obesity: a scoping review.European geriatric medicine · 2026Article
- Feasibility of a Preoperative Exercise and Nutritional Intervention in Sarcopenic Obese Individuals Undergoing Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.Archives of rehabilitation research and clinical translation · 2025Article
- Metabolic and Inflammatory Biomarkers Predicting Sarcopenic Obesity and Cardiometabolic Risk in Arab Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Article
- Plant-Derived Treatments for Different Types of Muscle Atrophy.Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2025Review
- Eight Weeks of Resistance Training Is Not a Sufficient Stimulus to Improve Body Composition in Post-COVID-19 Elderly Adults.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- Aging Skeletal Muscles: What Are the Mechanisms of Age-Related Loss of Strength and Muscle Mass, and Can We Impede Its Development and Progression?International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Editorial: Molecular mechanisms underlying exercise-alleviated sarcopenic obesity.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe prevalence of sarcopenic obesity among adults aged ≥65 years is increasing worldwide. It is a condition that describes the concomitant presence of sarcopenia and obesity, but it appears to be associated with greater increases in the risks for disability, morbidity, and mortality than the two conditions combined. The current review aims to summarize the available literature data on the effectiveness of lifestyle modification for the management of this high-risk geriatric syndrome.
methodsWe conducted a comprehensive search across multiple databases, including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library, for publications published from January 1950 to June 2024.
resultsThe detection of early preventive and therapeutic approaches to combat sarcopenic obesity is essential for healthy aging. There is ample evidence that suggests that poor dietary habits and physical inactivity are the main reasons for the development of sarcopenic obesity and should thus be the main targets for intervention. In the absence of effective pharmacological interventions, the best effect on sarcopenic obesity is achieved by combination with proper dietary intervention and regular physical activity according to the individual's health condition.
conclusionsFurther research is needed to discover the most effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenic obesity, as well as potential pharmacological options to improve muscle mass and function in older populations with physical restrictions.
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