The Dutch population is aging. Aging is associated with low muscle mass, strength and function, also known as sarcopenia. Sarcopenia leads to several problems as falling more often, physical frailty, disability and a higher risk of mortality. Additionally, absorption of many nutrients decreases with …

During this research project the influence of selenium enriched growing environment on the phenolic composition on several Allium species is studied. Besides this, the influence on morphological properties is also monitored. Folin-Ciocalteu method is used to determine the total phenolic content and High …

Rationale: Minerals may contribute to prevent and treat sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, and zinc on muscle mass, …

INTRODUCTION: Minerals may contribute to prevent and treat sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. So far, there is no comprehensive review on the impact of minerals on sarcopenia outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to evaluate the role of …

Introduction: The society is aging. Sarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass and physical performance. The cause of sarcopenia is multifactorial and nutritional intake has been addressed as an important factor. The intake of the minerals magnesium, selenium and calcium might play a role in muscle …

Background As the world’s population grows older, so grows the prevalence of sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance. To counteract sarcopenia, nutrition might play an important role. So far, there is no complete overview of the data of various observational …

Achtergrond: Er wordt steeds meer veganistisch gegeten. Na een groei van het aantal flexitariërs is er nu ook een grote stijging te zien in het aantal veganisten. Veganisten consumeren geen dierlijke producten. Dit dieet kan voordelen bieden voor de gezondheid en het milieu. Daarentegen wordt er ook …

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Introduction: Age-related decline in physical performance causes longer hospitalization and higher mortality rates. The role various micronutrients have on this has been broadly researched, yet a clear overview of current literature’s consensus lacks. Therefore, this narrative review investigatesthe …