Magnesium supplement for muscle loss in older adults
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This study tests whether taking a magnesium supplement helps older adults with sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) improve muscle strength and physical function. If you are 70 or older and live in the eastern Algarve, you might be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are 70 years old or older.
- You live in the eastern Algarve region of Portugal.
- You are not currently in the hospital.
- You are able to take part in study assessments, even if you have mobility issues.
- You are mentally able to give informed consent, or a legal representative can do it for you.
- You do not have conditions like kidney disease, type 1 diabetes, thyroid problems, or gut issues that affect magnesium.
- You do not take certain medicines that change magnesium levels.
- Alcoholism is not part of your health situation.
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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