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Nutrition and sarcopenia: Current knowledge domain and emerging trends
Huanhuan Huang1, Zhiyu Chen2, Lijuan Chen1
1Department of Nursing, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China.
Frontiers in Medicine
|November 17, 2022
Summary
This study analyzed nutrition and sarcopenia research trends, identifying key themes like metabolism, exercise, and body composition. Findings offer insights for future research and managing age-related muscle loss.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nutrition Science
- Biomedical Research
Background:
- Non-pharmacological interventions, including nutrient supplements, show promise for improving muscle mass and strength.
- Growing international interest in clinical and research applications for sarcopenia management.
- Aging societies necessitate effective strategies for preventing and managing sarcopenia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To map the knowledge domain of nutrition-related sarcopenia research.
- To identify emerging trends in this field.
- To provide implications for future research and sarcopenia management strategies.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis of publications from the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) database (inception to April 1, 2022).
- Utilized VOSviewer and R package 'bibliometrix' for performance analysis, science mapping, and thematic clustering.
- Applied bibliometric analysis (BA) guidelines.
Main Results:
- Analysis of 7,510 publications identified 1,357 journals, 107 countries, 6,668 institutions, and 31,289 authors.
- Research production shows a promising upward trend.
- Key research themes include health and sarcopenia, metabolism and nutrition, nutrition and exercise, body composition, and physical performance.
- Cooperation networks are established but regionally and thematically divided.
Conclusions:
- Provides a comprehensive knowledge structure of nutrition and sarcopenia research over the past 30 years.
- Aids healthcare providers and researchers in understanding current research hotspots.
- Facilitates informed decisions for future research projects and sarcopenia management strategies.
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