Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms

    Last Updated: August 16, 2022

    Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a genetic disorder that results in progressive loss of muscle mass, weakness, and inability to perform activities of daily living.

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    Examine Database: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Symptoms

    Creatine
    B
    Small Improvement
    Glutamine
    D
    No effect
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    Examine Database References

    1. Glutamine - Mok E, Letellier G, Cuisset JM, Denjean A, Gottrand F, Alberti C, Hankard RLack of functional benefit with glutamine versus placebo in Duchenne muscular dystrophy: a randomized crossover trialPLoS One.(2009)
    2. Creatine - Tarnopolsky MA, Mahoney DJ, Vajsar J, Rodriguez C, Doherty TJ, Roy BD, Biggar DCreatine monohydrate enhances strength and body composition in Duchenne muscular dystrophyNeurology.(2004 May 25)
    3. Creatine - Banerjee B, Sharma U, Balasubramanian K, Kalaivani M, Kalra V, Jagannathan NREffect of creatine monohydrate in improving cellular energetics and muscle strength in ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients: a randomized, placebo-controlled 31P MRS studyMagn Reson Imaging.(2010 Jun)