Background Gut microbiota dysbiosis and sarcopenia commonly occur in the elderly.
Although the concept of the gut–muscle axis has been raised, the casual relationship is still …

Supplementing with creatine is very popular amongst athletes and exercising individuals for
improving muscle mass, performance and recovery. Accumulating evidence also suggests …

Taurine (a sulfur-containing β-amino acid), creatine (a metabolite of arginine, glycine and
methionine), carnosine (a dipeptide; β-alanyl-l-histidine), and 4-hydroxyproline (an imino …

Background Osteosarcopenia, the presence of osteopenia/osteoporosis and sarcopenia, is
an emerging geriatric giant, which poses a serious global health burden. Methods and …

Sarcopenia, an age-related decline in skeletal muscle mass and function, dramatically
affects the quality of life. Although there is a consensus that sarcopenia is a multifactorial …

Although creatine has been mostly studied as an ergogenic aid for exercise, training, and
sport, several health and potential therapeutic benefits have been reported. This is because …

Creatine (Cr) is a ubiquitous molecule that is synthesized mainly in the liver, kidneys, and
pancreas. Most of the Cr pool is found in tissues with high-energy demands. Cr enters target …

Many older persons lose their mobility and independence due to multiple diseases
occurring simultaneously. Geroscience is aimed at developing innovative approaches to …

Individuals may opt to follow a plant-based diet for a variety of reasons, such as religious
practices, health benefits or concerns for animal or environmental welfare. Such diets offer a …

There is emerging interest regarding the potential beneficial effects of creatine
supplementation on indices of brain health and function. Creatine supplementation can …