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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)

Supplements studied for duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Overview

Duchenne muscular dystrophy has one reviewed supplement: Glutamine (DEX Score 36; very low effect size, medium evidence, medium trust). Oral glutamine did not improve muscle strength or reduce muscle breakdown in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy compared with placebo or other amino acid mixtures across the available trials.

No positive supplement signal appears for this condition, and all three linked studies reported null or negative functional outcomes. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below for ratings and study detail.

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