Effect of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Physical Function and Biochemical Parameters in Physically Active Older Women
Effect of Citrulline Malate Supplementation on Physical Function and Biochemical Parameters in Physically Active Older Women
NCT ID: NCT07143305 Phase: NA Status: COMPLETED Enrollment: 20 Completion: 2020-05-15
Conditions
Supplementation
Interventions
Multicomponent physical exercise programme
Summary
A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial was conducted with thirty-three community-dwelling women aged 65 years or over. Participants were assigned to a multicomponent training programme (three days per week) and received either 3 g per day of citrulline malate or a placebo. Assessments were conducted before and after the intervention, including tests of physical performance (6MWT, sit-to-stand, SPPB), blood biomarkers (vitamin D, glucose, CK, hormones), and perceived quality of life (WHOQOL-BREF).
Primary Outcome
Handgrip strength