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Leyla Weighs In: Enhancing Strength–Vitamin C & E’s Role in Muscle Health for Seniors

Leyla Muedin MS, RD, CDN

December 5, 2025

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Nutritionist Leyla Muedin details a study on the effects of vitamins C and E supplementation in older women with sarcopenia. The study, published in the journal Medicine, found that combining 1000 mg of vitamin C and 335 mg of vitamin E with a 12-week resistance training program significantly improved muscle mass, strength, and certain blood parameters compared to a placebo group. The benefits were attributed to the alleviation of oxidative stress and inflammation. Leyla underscores the importance of adequate animal protein intake to optimize resistance training outcomes.

Aging, Exercise, Leyla Weighs In, Muscle and Bone Health

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