Nutrients

Aging-related Inflammation and Muscle Loss: How Natural Compounds and Lifestyle Choices Are Linked

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Abstract

Chronic low-grade inflammation and sarcopenia are linked to age-related functional decline.

  • Inflammaging and sarcopenia contribute to frailty, metabolic dysregulation, and impaired physical function.
  • Common mechanisms include immune dysfunction, mitochondrial problems, oxidative stress, and disrupted muscle-building signals.
  • Bioactive compounds like polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, along with physical activity, may improve muscle strength and reduce inflammation in older adults.
  • Nutritional bioactives and exercise could influence several biological pathways related to mitochondrial health and immune response.
  • Evidence of true synergistic effects from combined nutritional and lifestyle interventions in humans is still limited.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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