Role of hormones in sarcopenia

Aging involves numerous changes in body composition that include a decrease in skeletal muscle mass. The gradual reduction in muscle mass is associated with a simultaneous decrease in muscle strength, which leads to reduced mobility, fragility and loss of independence. This process called sarcopenia...

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Published in:	Vitamins and hormones Vol. 115; pp. 535 - 570
Main Authors:	Priego, T, Martín, A I, González-Hedström, D, Granado, M, López-Calderón, A
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 2021
Subjects:	Aged Aging - physiology Endocrine System - metabolism Hormones Humans Muscle, Skeletal - metabolism Sarcopenia - metabolism Sarcopenia - therapy Testosterone Skeletal muscle atrophy Sarcopenia Testosterone IGF-I Estrogens Leptin Cortisol Angiotensin II Insulin Adiponectin
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