Sarcopenia: Effects on Body Composition and Function
Open Access
- 1 November 2003
- journal article
- review article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A
- Vol. 58 (11) , M1012-M1017
- https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/58.11.m1012
Abstract
Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass that happens to everyone with age. However, the rate of sarcopenia and the severity of its sequelae vary greatly according to health status, physical activity, and possibly diet. In this review, I discuss the potential mechanisms of sarcopenia and some ideas about prevention and treatment.Keywords
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