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Effects of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in post-stroke patie

Physical medicine and Rehabilitation
Author
Y Yoshimura et al.
Used Parameters : SMI

Publication Year : 2018

Country : Japan

Journal : The End-to-end Journal

Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of a leucine-enriched amino acid supplement on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical function in post-stroke patients with sarcopenia. Methods We conducted an eight-wk, two-parallel group intervention, randomized controlled, blinded outcome assessment among 44 post-stroke older patients with sarcopenia. Sarcopenia was defined as a loss of skeletal muscle mass and decreased muscle strength according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia …
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