Krill oil for muscle health in older adults
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This study tests whether taking a daily krill oil supplement can help improve muscle health in people aged 65 and older. It aims to find out if the natural omega-3s in krill oil can slow age-related muscle changes.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years old or older
- You have a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or less
- You live in the Glasgow area
- You have not taken omega-3 supplements in the last 3 months
- You do not eat oily fish more than once a week
- You are able to understand spoken and written English
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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