Best Supplements for Improved Walking Speed
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 11 supplements across 13 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Moderate evidence3 studies
Across 3 studies, all 3 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of soy protein on improved walking speed, with statistically significant findings in each. Effects were typically observed at 8–12 weeks (median study duration 87 days). The evidence primarily comes from older and pre-frail or frail adult populations, and one study suggested benefit at a dose of 14.5 g/day.
Dose: 14.5 g/day
11 supplements
- ModerateSoy ProteinAcross 3 studies, all 3 reported beneficial moderate-sized effects of soy protein on improved walking speed, with statistically significant findings in each. Effects were typically observed at 8–12 weeks (median study duration 87 days). The evidence primarily comes from older and pre-frail or frail adult populations, and one study suggested benefit at a dose of 14.5 g/day. · Dose: 14.5 g/day3 beneficial3 studies