U.S., Aug. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07781410) titled 'Role of Leucine on Muscle Preservation During Weight Loss in Older Men' on Aug. 17.
Brief Summary: Overweight and obesity are part of a global health epidemic. However, older adults trying to lose weight face a dual challenge: first, muscle mass and strength naturally decline at an accelerating rate with age; second, effective weight loss diets like alternate-day fasting (ADF) are typically accompanied by significant muscle loss. Together, these factors can increase the risk of developing sarcopenia, a muscle disease characterized by critical losses in muscle mass and strength, especially when overweight or obese older adults try to...