Nutritional Strategies to Offset Disuse-Induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Anabolic Resistance in Older Adults: From Whole-Foods to Isolated Ingredients

Nutritional Strategies to Offset Disuse-Induced Skeletal Muscle Atrophy and Anabolic Resistance in Older Adults: From Whole-Foods to Isolated Ingredients

Preserving skeletal muscle mass and functional capacity is essential for healthy ageing. Transient periods of disuse and/or inactivity in combination with sub-optimal dietary intake have been shown to accelerate the age-related loss of muscle mass and strength, predisposing to disability and metabol...

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Main Authors: Ryan N. Marshall, Benoit Smeuninx, Paul T. Morgan, Leigh Breen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-05-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
skeletal muscle
atrophy
nutrition
disuse
ageing
inactivity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1533

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