| abstract |
The present invention relates to compositions and methods for preventing or treating skeletal muscle conditions or diseases. The present invention also relates to compositions and methods that help to increase NAD+ levels in skeletal muscle. Preferably, the present invention relates to compositions and methods that use trigonelline and minerals selected from the group consisting of: calcium, magnesium, sodium and/or potassium for preventing or treating skeletal muscle conditions or diseases. The recipient of the compositions of the invention can be, for example, an elderly individual or an individual with sarcopenia or an individual in need of the compositions and methods of the invention for recovery of skeletal muscles, for example, after exercise, muscle injury or surgery. |