Best Supplements for Improved Walking Speed
Ranked by research evidence. Compare 10 supplements across 12 papers from the biomedical literature, with effect direction, evidence strength, and dose range for each.
Top picks by evidence
- Moderate evidence3 studies
Across all 3 available studies, soy protein supplementation consistently showed beneficial moderate-sized effects on improved walking speed, with all 3 studies reporting statistically significant findings. The evidence base is small (3 studies), with effects typically observed over 8-12 weeks (median study duration 87 days), primarily in elderly or pre-frail/frail populations. No specific dose range or form was consistently reported across studies.
10 supplements
- ModerateSoy ProteinAcross all 3 available studies, soy protein supplementation consistently showed beneficial moderate-sized effects on improved walking speed, with all 3 studies reporting statistically significant findings. The evidence base is small (3 studies), with effects typically observed over 8-12 weeks (median study duration 87 days), primarily in elderly or pre-frail/frail populations. No specific dose range or form was consistently reported across studies.3 beneficial3 studies