Dehydroepiandrosterone combined with exercise improves muscle strength and physical function in frail older women.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20863330
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DHEA supplementation improved lower extremity strength and function in older, frail women involved in a gentle exercise program of chair aerobics or yoga. No changes were found in BMD either due to small sample size, short duration of study or no effect. The physical function findings are promising and require further evaluation as frail women are at high risk for falls and fracture.
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