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Some medicines and supplements might help older people keep or build muscle, especially if they also exercise — but we’re not totally sure yet if combining them works better than just doing one or the other.

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Evidence from Studies

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The study looks at the same drugs mentioned in the claim and agrees they might help older adults keep muscle, especially with exercise, but says we don’t have strong proof yet that they work better together.

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No contradicting evidence found

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