Abstract |
Sarcopenia, the loss of skeletal muscle mass and function with aging, is a multifactorial condition that slowly develops over decades and becomes a significant contributor to disability in the older population. Malnutrition and alterations in the muscle anabolic response to nutritional stimuli have been identified as potentially preventable factors that may significantly contribute to sarcopenia. Thus, nutritional interventions may be useful for the prevention and treatment of sarcopenia.
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Authors | Hans C Dreyer, Elena Volpi |
Journal | Journal of the American College of Nutrition
(J Am Coll Nutr)
Vol. 24
Issue 2
Pg. 140S-145S
(Apr 2005)
ISSN: 0731-5724 [Print] United States |
PMID | 15798081
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S., Review)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aging
(pathology, physiology)
- Dietary Proteins
(metabolism)
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Muscle, Skeletal
(metabolism, physiology)
- Muscular Atrophy
(metabolism, pathology)
- Nutritional Requirements
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