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“Only the inulin groups showed increases in the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) butyrate and in the peptide hormone glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1). Higher GLP-1 levels were linked to stronger grip strength, suggesting a possible connection between the gut and muscle function.”

“Although food is usually the best way to obtain the necessary nutrients to support muscle mass, a few supplements may benefit muscle health. The supplement creatine monohydrate not only increases muscle mass and strength but also appears to benefit the brain.”

“A routine dose of 3 to 5 grams per day reaches a similar level over approximately three to four weeks. When paired with resistance training, creatine can modestly improve strength and lean-mass gains. The brain also uses creatine, although its uptake and cognitive effects vary.”

“People who eat little or no animal food often begin with lower creatine stores and may respond differently to supplementation. For muscle, creatine supports faster ATP regeneration and can increase training volume, but it does not build strength or muscle without resistance exercise.”

“Diet alone won't help you build and maintain muscle. For that, you need to include resistance training, which challenges your muscles, inducing metabolic and mechanical stressors that promote growth and strength.”

“Urolithin A is produced when certain gut microbes transform compounds found in pomegranate, berries, and walnuts, but production varies substantially between people. Human trials of purified urolithin A have found changes in biomarkers related to mitochondrial quality control and improvements in selected strength or endurance measures.”

“They found that young adult and middle-aged mice receiving naringenin could run farther than those that did not. Middle-aged mice also showed improved grip strength and increased calf muscle size. Mice prone to developing muscular dystrophy ran farther and showed improved grip strength.”

“However, the DNAm GrimAge epigenetic clock is a highly reliable predictor of healthspan and lifespan, based on DNAm surrogates in blood, including biomarkers of aging and alterations in blood composition. In this clip, Dr. Steve Horvath discusses the strengths and weaknesses of using telomeres versus epigenetic clocks to predict risk of disease and death.”

“He enjoys exercise for its mood-boosting and strength-building benefits. Dr. Snyder focuses on weight training, recently gaining 10 pounds of muscle, in a hedge to stave off sarcopenia — or age-related loss of muscle mass that can lead to frailty.”

“VITAL and STRENGTH tested different populations or omega-3 formulations and did not improve their primary cardiovascular endpoints. Higher-dose use also requires attention to atrial fibrillation, bleeding risk, medicines, surgery, and product quality.”