Novel Insights on Nutrient Management of Sarcopenia in Elderly

Table 1

Nutrients and drugs that have been shown to present an activity of stimulation in increasing the mass and/or muscle strength in humans or in the animal model.

Nutrients	Proteins and amino acids (BCAAs) and creatine.
	Antioxidants (vitamin E, vitamin C, carotenoids, and resveratrol)
	Vitamins: vitamin D
	Long-chain omega-3 fatty acids
Drugs	Antagonists of mineral corticoids (Spironolactone)
	ACE inhibitors
Hormone replacement therapy	Testosterone (T)
	Growth hormone (GH)
	Combination therapy: T and GH
	Estrogen
	DHEA-S