Evidence supporting the use of: Proprietary Blend (Amino Acid/Protein)
For the health condition: Aging (prevention)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Amino acid and protein blends are commonly included in dietary supplements marketed for aging prevention, primarily based on their established roles in muscle maintenance and metabolic health. As people age, a natural loss of muscle mass and strength (sarcopenia) occurs, which can lead to frailty and other health concerns. Adequate protein intake, especially from high-quality sources containing essential amino acids (like leucine), has been shown in clinical studies to help preserve muscle mass and function in older adults. Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses indicate that protein supplementation, particularly when combined with resistance exercise, can modestly improve muscle strength and reduce age-related muscle loss. However, the concept of a "Proprietary Blend" is problematic, as the specific composition and dosages of amino acids and proteins are usually undisclosed, making it difficult to assess efficacy and safety. While there is scientific rationale for individual amino acids and protein supplementation in aging populations, the evidence for unspecified proprietary blends is less robust due to variability in their formulation. Furthermore, while protein/amino acid supplementation supports healthy aging by targeting sarcopenia, there is little evidence that these blends prevent the broader biological processes of aging itself. In summary, while scientific evidence supports the role of protein and amino acids in maintaining muscle in older adults, the use of proprietary blends specifically for "aging prevention" receives only modest support, largely due to lack of transparency and direct evidence for such formulations.

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7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
7-Keto-DHEA
acai berry
acetyl l-carnitine
akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
alpha-carotene
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG)
alpha-linolenic acid (ALA)
amino acids
anthocyanins
apple
apricot
ascorbyl palmitate
ashwagandha
astaxanthin
astragalus
beta-carotene
brussel sprouts
carrot
catalase
cauliflower
coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
collagen
cryptoxanthin
turmeric
curcumin
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG)
fisetin
flaxseed
ginkgo biloba
green tea
greens blend (proprietary)
l-carnosine
lutein
magnesium
matcha
melatonin
mixed carotenoids
nicotinamide riboside
omega-3 fatty acids
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
quercetin
resveratrol
rhodiola
sardines
selenium
silicon
soybean
trans-pterostilbene
almond fruit
Urolithin A
vegetable blend (proprietary)
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin E
watermelon
zinc
β-nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN)
cistanche
dodder
royal jelly
polyphenols
anemarrhena asphodeloides
yerba mate
goji berry
algae
AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)
soy isoflavones
ashitaba
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
8-Prenylnaringenin
Antler
Apigenin
Aronia melanocarpa
Antrodia camphorata
Anserine
Avocado
Alpha Hydroxy Acids
Allantoin
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Astragaloside
anthocyanidins
Ampelopsin
Algal protein
anthocyanosides
Argan nut oil
Abalone
Brassica
Bioflavonoids
Bird's nest
Carnosine
Curcuminoid
Cruciferous
Cycloastragenol
Chinese Ligustrum berry
Carotene (unspecified)
Dunaliella salina
Dismutase
DHEA
Dunaliella
Epidermal Growth Factor
epicatechin
Ellagic Acid
Ergothioneine
Flavonoids
fibroblast growth factor

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