1.5 Cups of Grapes a Day May Help Combat Age-Related Muscle Loss: Study Shows
A new clinical study from the University of California, Davis, published in the journal Food & Function, has found that eating grapes daily may significantly improve muscle strength in postmenopausal women.
Sarcopenia, a condition characterized by the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, can begin as early as age 40. Over time, it can reduce mobility, increase the risk of falls, and severely impact quality of life and independence. With limited treatment options currently available, researchers have been exploring nutritional approaches to address this growing health concern.
The study, led by Dr. Gerardo Mackenzie, involved postmenopausal women who were assigned to consume either whole grape powder—equivalent to about 1 ½ cups of fresh grapes daily or a placebo powder that lacked the beneficial compounds found in grapes. At the end of the study period, women in the grape group showed measurable improvements in muscle strength, particularly in hand grip and walking speed.
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