Centella asiatica Improves Physical Performance and Quality of Life in Elderly
Author Information
Author(s): Mato Lugkana, Wattanathorn Jintanaporn, Muchimapura Supaporn, Tongun Terdthai, Piyawatkul Nawanant, Yimtae Kwanchanok, Thanawirattananit Panida, Sripanidkulchai Bungorn
Primary Institution: Khon Kaen University
Hypothesis
Centella asiatica could improve the physical performance and health-related quality of life in healthy elderly volunteers.
Conclusion
Centella asiatica improves lower extremity strength and life satisfaction in healthy elderly individuals.
Supporting Evidence
- C. asiatica at doses of 500 and 750 mg per day increased lower extremity strength.
- Higher doses of C. asiatica improved life satisfaction in the physical function subscale.
- Significant improvements were observed after 2 months of treatment.
Takeaway
This study found that a plant called Centella asiatica can help older people get stronger and feel better about their lives.
Methodology
A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial with 80 healthy elderly participants receiving different doses of Centella asiatica for 90 days.
Limitations
The study did not show significant improvements in all physical performance tests and effects disappeared one month after treatment cessation.
Participant Demographics
80 healthy elderly volunteers, 4 males and 76 females, mean age 65.05 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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