Linoleic acid and strength in older adults with muscle loss
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This trial tests whether eating certain foods and oils can help improve muscle strength and function in older adults who have low linoleic acid intake and probable sarcopenia. The study will provide specific foods and oils to see if they can help repair and strengthen muscles.
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Who can take part
- You have low intake of linoleic acid (a type of healthy fat found in vegetable oils and nuts).
- You have probable sarcopenia (age-related loss of muscle mass and strength).
- You do not have any gastrointestinal conditions that would interfere with absorbing nutrients from the study foods.
- You are not currently taking blood thinners, weight loss medications, or supplements high in linoleic acid.
- You have not had a stroke or heart attack in the last 3 months, and do not have unstable heart disease.
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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