Aging causes skeletal muscle atrophy, and myofiber loss can be a critical component of this
process. In 1989, Rosenberg emphasized the importance of the loss of skeletal muscle …

Sarcopenia is a major component of the frailty syndrome, both being considered as strong
predictors of morbidity, disability, and death in older people. In this review, we explore the …

Life expectancy is increasing worldwide, with a resultant increase in the elderly population.
Aging is characterized by the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength–a …

Background Much interest has been focused on interventions for treating sarcopenia;
however, the effects have gained little evidence. Objective To analyze the effectiveness of …

Background Age-related sarcopenia is a serious global health issue in elderly individuals
and for the community as it induces disability and significant economic burden. The purpose …

Background Ageing, chronic diseases, prolonged inactivity, and inadequate nutrition pose a
severe threat to skeletal muscle health and function. To date, experimental evidence …

Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, imposes a dramatic burden
on individuals and society. The development of preventive and therapeutic strategies …

Background Sarcopenia (loss of muscle mass) is common in cirrhosis and is associated with
poor outcomes. Current teaching recommends the use of protein supplementation and …

In clinical trials, biochemical markers provide useful information on the drug's mode of
action, therapeutic response and side effect monitoring and can act as surrogate endpoints …

Muscle strength is a relevant metric of aging. Greater adherence to Mediterranean diet is
associated with better health outcomes across all life stages; however, evidence on the …