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 comprising one or more polyphenols, such as oleuropein, rutin, curcumin or quercetin, 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.
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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 comprising administering a composition comprising a polyphenol to the individual.
A composition comprising a polyphenol in an amount that is therapeutically effective for at least one condition selected from the group consisting of:
- (i) treating sarcopenia in an individual having sarcopenia, (ii) preventing sarcopenia in an individual, (iii) reducing a loss of muscle functionality in an individual, (iv) increasing muscle functionality in an individual, and (v) improving recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy or injury in an individual.
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