Research
Mixed
Nutritional supplementation alone does not improve mobility or physical function in older adults when compared to physical activity interventions.
Do not rely on supplements to keep you mobile. While a healthy diet is important, it does not replace the need for physical activity. Focus on exercise groups rather than buying supplements for mobility.
StrongRefutesHIGH confidence
There was no evidence of benefit for nutritional supplementation with physical activity. We found no reviews focused on nutrition only, highlighting a gap in the literature.
Why this rating
Based on the absence of evidence in 54 reviews; high certainty of absence of benefit for supplements alone.
Source
Community-based physical activity and/or nutrition interventions to promote mobility in older adults: An umbrella review
Sarah Neil‐Sztramko et al. · 2022
Meta-analysis · 54 studiesCited 6×
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