Protein-Based Strategies and Mediterranean-Style Diets Show the Most Consistent Benefits for Sarcopenia in Older Adults.
BACKGROUND Sarcopenia - age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass, strength and physical performance - affects 6-22% of adults aged ≥65 years and is a leading driver of disability and mortality. Evidence on nutritional strategies is fragmented across single nutrients, whole dietary patterns and the emerging gut-muscle a...