Compositions and methods using a polyphenol for musculoskeletal health

1. A method of reducing a loss of muscle functionality, increasing muscle functionality and/or improving recovery of muscle functionality after muscle atrophy in an individual in need thereof, the method comprising administering to the individual a composition comprising (i) 0.01 mg to about 1.0 g of oleuropein per serving as the only polyphenol, (ii) a fatty acid, (iii) branched chain amino acids comprising leucine, isoleucine and valine, (iv) 800 to 1200 IU of Vitamin D per serving, and (v) whey protein, wherein the composition is administered in a daily amount comprising 5 g to 50 g of the whey protein per day.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises an additional polyphenol selected from the group consisting of rutin, quercetin, curcumin and combinations thereof.

3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid is an n-3 fatty acid.

4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a protein selected from the group consisting of casein, pea protein, soy protein and combinations thereof.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual has sarcopenia.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the muscle functionality comprises a characteristic selected from the group consisting of muscle strength, gait speed, and combinations thereof.

7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the individual is an elderly having mobility issues or muscle weakness.

8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the method consists of the administering of the composition.

9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition is administered to the individual for a time period comprising at least 30 consecutive days.