Role of protein and amino acids in the pathophysiology and treatment of sarcopenia

HC Dreyer, E Volpi - Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2005 - Taylor & Francis
Journal of the American College of Nutrition, 2005Taylor & Francis
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.
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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