Targeting the Gut Microbiota to Improve Dietary Protein Efficacy to Mitigate Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is characterised by the presence of diminished skeletal muscle mass and strength. It is relatively common in older adults as ageing is associated with anabolic resistance (a blunted muscle protein synthesis response to dietary protein consumption and resistance exercise). Therefore, inter...

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Main Authors: Elena de Marco Castro, Caoileann H. Murphy, Helen M. Roche
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2021.656730/full