Medicinal plants in the management of muscle loss and sarcopenia: A narrative review of preclinical and clinical evidence from eight species - PubMed
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- #Sarcopenia
- #Medicinal Plants
- #Muscle Loss
- Medicinal plants show potential in managing muscle loss and sarcopenia.
- Eight species were reviewed: Cannabis sativa, Chrysanthemum morifolium, Crocus sativus, Eriobotrya japonica, Glycine max, Olea europaea, Salvia rosmarinus, and Sesamum indicum.
- Mechanisms include stimulation of anabolic signaling, suppression of catabolic mediators, and attenuation of inflammatory pathways.
- Preclinical models show consistent benefits, but clinical evidence is limited and variable.
- Functional improvements like muscle mass and strength gains were primarily observed in preclinical studies.
- Clinical translation is hindered by methodological variability and dosing challenges.