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Title:

Role of Dietary Protein and Muscular Fitness on Longevity and Aging.

Document type:
Review; Journal Article; Review
Author(s):
Strasser, Barbara; Volaklis, Konstantinos; Fuchs, Dietmar; Burtscher, Martin
Abstract:
Muscle atrophy is an unfortunate effect of aging and many diseases and can compromise physical function and impair vital metabolic processes. Low levels of muscular fitness together with insufficient dietary intake are major risk factors for illness and mortality from all causes. Ultimately, muscle wasting contributes significantly to weakness, disability, increased hospitalization, immobility, and loss of independence. However, the extent of muscle wasting differs greatly between individuals du...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Aging Dis
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
9
Journal issue:
1
Pages contribution:
119-132
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.14336/AD.2017.0202
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29392087
TUM Institution:
Poliklinik für Präventive und Rehabilitative Sportmedizin
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