Abstract
Muscle atrophy accompanying aging is an important problem researched by a lot of experts worldwide. Therefore, a new clinical entity called sarcopenia has been defined in connection with this phenomenon.
Physical activity is an area investigated in connection with sarcopenia because it turns out to have a positive impact on maintaining physical performance at the elderly. Currently there is gaining a lot of attention also amino acid supplementation for its anti-atrophic therapy ability.
In the past, there has often been shown that an increased intake of essential amino acids in particular can have remarkable effects on remodelling muscle protein and thus positively affects various physiological parameters related to muscle function and quality of life. The aim of this review is to highlight the importance of physical exercise and especially emphasize the role of amino acid supplementation in the treatment of sarcopenia.