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Dehydroepiandrosterone combined with exercise improves muscle strength and physical function in frail older women. – Cost Effective Supplements

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


Conclusion of this study

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.


Supplements analyzed in this study

DHEA

Health conditions analyzed in this study

No health conditions information for this study.

Functions related to this study

Overall health


Highly Positive
DHEA

Reproduction


Slightly Positive
DHEA

Testosterone


Moderately Positive
DHEA

Women's health


Moderately Positive
DHEA


Body systems related to this study


Endocrine System
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