Plain-language summary
Double-blind randomized trial in healthy older adults receiving oral carnosine versus placebo over a defined treatment window. Active supplementation was associated with measurable gains across cognitive testing batteries and functional performance, supporting carnosine's role as a broad-spectrum geroprotective intervention.
Key takeaways
- ›Cognitive scores improved in the carnosine arm relative to placebo.
- ›Physical performance markers tracked the cognitive improvement.
- ›RCT design strengthens causal inference in an elderly population.
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