Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and impaired muscle recovery significantly affect athletes and recreational exercisers, influencing their performance and training consistency. Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, is thought to mitigate these effects, yet its effectiveness remains to be fully verified. This systematic review evaluates the impact of RES supplementation on muscle recovery in adults by examining its influence on DOMS, oxidative stress, and inflammation, along with its interactions with other supplements.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The cumulative health impact of sarcopenia when it overlaps with obesity and osteoporosis is poorly understood. This cross-sectional study compared the muscle, bone and fat indices between stages of sarcopenia and determined the association of sarcopenia stages with adiposity and bone density in Malaysian postmenopausal women.
Methods: One hundred and thirty-six postmenopausal Malaysian women from Semenyih and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia participated in the study.
Malays J Med Sci
February 2023
Background: Asian women are more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders compared to their Caucasian counterparts, and employed women are substantially more prone to musculoskeletal disorders compared to men. Data on musculoskeletal health in Malaysian women are lacking. The study's goal was to evaluate the body composition and functional performance of older and younger Malaysian women for obesity and musculoskeletal health problems.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe evaluated feasibility of physical activity measurement by accelerometry among older Malay adults living in semi-rural areas in Malaysia. Results showed that 95% of 146 participants (aged [SD] 67.6 [6.
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