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Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Evidence-Based Supplement Research

Shatavari and Improved Knee Extensor Strength

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 1,000 (median 1,000, IQR 1,000–1,000) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 6 weeks · IQR 6 weeks–6 weeks · Range 6 weeks–6 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Shatavari Supplementation in Postmenopausal Women Improves Handgrip Strength and Increases Vastus lateralis Myosin Regulatory Light Chain Phosphorylation but Does Not Alter Markers of Bone Turnover.
- 2021-11-27
- RCT
- Nutrients 13(12)
- - Mary F O'Leary
  - Sarah R Jackman
  - Vlad R Sabou
  - Matthew I Campbell
  - Jonathan C Y Tang
  - John Dutton
  - Joanna L Bowtell
- PubMed: 34959836
- DOI: 10.3390/nu13124282
4 Insights on
- Improved Knee Extensor Strength
- High evidence
- Rigorous Journal
- Elderly
Handgrip (but not knee extensor) strength was improved by shatavari supplementation
Effect
Neutral
Effect size
Small
Significant
No
Dose
1000 mg/day