Postinactivity Exercise Training Improves Sarcopenia Traits in 40-60-Year-Old Women Regardless of Fortified Milk Supplementation.
Abstract
The term sarcopenia was introduced to describe the age-related decline in muscle mass, but current definitions also include measures of muscle strength and function. Menopause increases sarcopenia risk and may exacerbate the adverse effects of physical inactivity. Exercise training is a potent stimulus to restore muscle health, and nutritional supplementation can further improve the outcomes. The purposes of this study were to examine the changes in a set of sarcopenia-related phenotypes induced by a 14-day step-reduction period followed by a 12-week exercise training programme, with or without fortified milk supplementation in healthy 40-60-year-old females, and to determine whether menopausal status interacted with these changes.
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Research summary
The paper claims that postinactivity exercise training improves sarcopenia traits in middle-aged women regardless of milk supplementation. This research is relevant as it addresses sarcopenia, a significant age-related condition, and explores interventions that may mitigate its effects, contributing to the understanding of aging and muscle health.
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