This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study was designed to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of Ursolic Acid of Loquat Extract for treatment of muscle function improvement with relatively health adults. 54 subjects received 500 mg of Loquat Extract per day or a placebo for 12 weeks.
This randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind study was designed to investigate the efficacy and tolerability of Ursolic Acid of Loquat Extract for treatment of muscle function improvement with relatively health adults. 54 subjects received 500 mg of Loquat Extract per day or a placebo for 12 weeks. Change over time in muscle fuction was evaluated by four outcomes: assessment of appendicular skeletal mass using DEXA (dual energy X-ray absorptiometry); quadriceps muscle power by Biodex; hand grib power; and Short Physical Performance Battery, SPPB.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Enrollment
54
Ursolic Acid of Loquat Extract, 500mg/ day during 12 weeks
quadriceps muscle function
Time frame: 12weeks
ASM(appendicular skeletal mass) marker
Time frame: 12weeks
Short Physical Performance Battery, SPPB
Time frame: 12weeks
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