L-serine with strength training for seniors
This trial tests whether taking a supplement called L-serine along with a strength training program can improve muscle strength and function in older adults. It might help you stay strong and independent.
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Who can take part
- You are between 65 and 85 years old.
- You have good memory and thinking (score over 23 on a mental test).
- You can walk without a walker or cane.
- You do not have a serious health problem that keeps you from exercising.
- You have not done strength training more than once a week in the last 6 months.
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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