Dietary Supplements and Aging Muscle

Dietary Supplements and Aging Muscle: Specific Amino Acids to Combat Sarcopenia

The purpose of this study is to determine whether older adults (ages 65-89) who consume the dietary supplement Juven (Abbott Laboratories) versus placebo for 6 months will demonstrate increases in fat-free mass, muscle volume,and physical function.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 65-89
• Ambulatory

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cognitive impairment
• History of renal or hepatic disease
• History of hypotension
• History of peripheral artery disease
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Self-reported claustrophobia
• Current smoker
• Steroid or androgen use with the previous 3 months
• Individuals with pacemakers and defibrillators