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“Here’s an interesting report that didn't make it into this issue of the Digest. An abundance of evidence points to robust links between the gut microbiota and muscle mass and strength. This review describes these mechanisms and presents strategies for mitigating muscle loss in aging, including dietary fiber intake, pre- and probiotic intake, and exercise.”

“With adequate calories, smart programming, and recovery, women can tolerate and benefit from vigorous exercise just as well as men. Dr. Rhona Patrick's routine includes CrossFit-style workouts, strength training, and high-intensity work—without burnout when nutrition and sleep are aligned.”

“A large network meta-analysis of randomized trials found benefits from walking or jogging, strength training, yoga, and other exercise formats. Exercise can complement psychotherapy, medication, social support, and other forms of clinical care.”

“Prospective research associates a stronger sense of purpose with better well-being and healthier aging trajectories, while the source and strength of purpose remain personal. Dr. Patrick describes reflecting on mortality as a personal exercise for clarifying what deserves time and attention.”

“In later randomized trials, urolithin A improved some laboratory measures of muscle endurance or hamstring strength, but it did not significantly improve key primary outcomes such as six-minute walk distance, muscle ATP production, or peak power.”

“Participants provided information about their dietary intake and exercise practices, and researchers assessed their bone microarchitecture – a measure of bone strength. They found that, overall, vegans had altered microarchitecture compared to omnivores.”

“They compared 13 different exercise interventions—including yoga, Tai Chi, walking or jogging, and strength training—using data from sleep diaries, validated questionnaires, and objective tools like actigraphy and polysomnography.”

“More than 550 adults aged 60 years and older were included in the studies, the duration of which spanned 10 to 24 weeks. Outcomes included changes in muscle mass, muscle strength, or physical performance, assessed by walking time or the Timed Up & Go Test (TUG).”

“The study also found that women who increased their strength by 10% or more reduced CRP by 31% compared with women who improved less. Increases in serum CRP levels in breast cancer survivors have been associated with poorer outcomes. For example, a one-unit increase in CRP levels is linked to a 21% increase all-cause mortality and an 18% increase in breast cancer-specific mortality.”

“In a randomized trial of resistance-trained women, an eight-hour eating window did not reduce gains in lean mass, muscle thickness, strength, or performance when energy and protein intake were matched and the participants completed supervised resistance training.”