Compositions and methods using a polyphenol for musculoskeletal health
AssigneeSociete des Produits Nestle S.A.
InventorsMarie Noelle Horcajada, Fanny Membrez, Denis Breuille, Claire Boutry
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Abstract
A composition contains curcumin and can treat or prevent sarcopenia, reduce a loss of muscle functionality (e.g. muscle strength, gait speed, etc.), increase muscle functionality, and/or improve recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy. The composition can be administered to an individual who is elderly and/or frail, optionally in a composition that further includes an omega-3 fatty acid and/or a protein source.
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A method of reducing a loss of muscle functionality in an individual, increasing muscle functionality in an individual, and/or improving recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy in an individual, the method consisting essentially of administering an effective amount of a combination of curcumin and omega-3 fatty acid to the individual.
A method of reducing a loss of gait speed in an individual, increasing gait speed in an individual, and/or improving recovery of gait speed after muscle atrophy in an individual, the method consisting essentially of administering an effective amount of a combination of curcumin and omega-3 fatty acid to the individual.
A method of treating, reducing an incidence of, reducing a severity of, and/or preventing sarcopenia, the method consisting essentially of administering an effective amount of a combination of curcumin and omega-3 fatty acid to an individual.
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