Meta-Analysis of Sarcopenia Prevention Effect of Herbal Tonifying Prescriptions
Journal · Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2025)
Original authors · Jang SB, Lee JA, Shin YC, et al.
DOI · 10.1016/j.jep.2025.11978
Summary
A meta-analysis evaluating sarcopenia prevention effects of herbal tonifying prescriptions. Analysis of 8 studies showed significant improvements in muscle mass, muscle strength, and walking speed in the tonifying herbal medicine administration group.
Key figures
Muscle strength improvement rate
19%
Total participants
480 patients
Conclusion
Tonifying herbal medicine is effective for sarcopenia prevention and may contribute to extending healthy lifespan in the elderly.
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