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Jul 23
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Can HMB help prevent age-related muscle ...

QuickAndDirtyTips.com, Monica Reinagel
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A new meta-analysis evaluates the potential benefits of this muscle-building supplement. Can it make a significant difference? 

Find our new Staying Strong as We Age playlist on these topics.

References from this episode:
Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations between body flexibility and sarcopenia - PubMed

Effects of protein supplementation on muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in older adults with physical inactivity: a systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed

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