New research suggests acupuncture, specifically electroacupuncture, may be an important tool to help mitigate age-related muscle loss.
Can acupuncture help lessen age-related muscle loss and sarcopenia?
Loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) is a progressive and natural part of the aging process, and if not managed properly can lead to an increased risk of suffering a fall/fracture.
New research suggests acupuncture, specifically electroacupuncture, may be an important tool to help mitigate age-related muscle loss.
The clinical trial involved 60 patients with sarcopenia who were divided into two groups of 30, with one group receiving electroacupuncture and nutritional supplementation, and the other group receiving nutritional supplementation only.
While both groups showed improvement after the end of the treatment period, more significant improvements were noted in the integrated electroacupuncture treatment group.
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