β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate: role and prospects applications in gerontology

The problem of population aging in developed countries poses new challenges for the medical community. Sarcopenia is one of the most common problems that decrease the quality of life of older people and increase the risk of disability and death. Currently, several dietary approaches to the prevention and correction of sarcopenia have been developed. Hydroxymethyl butyrate is one of the innovative substances designed to optimize the diet of elderly patients, primarily those with a sedentary lifestyle or on bed rest.