Dietary Protein and Muscle in Aging People: The Potential Role of the Gut Microbiome
Muscle mass, strength, and physical function are known to decline with age. This is associated with the development of geriatric syndromes including sarcopenia and frailty. Dietary protein is essential for skeletal muscle function. Resistance exercise appears to be the most beneficial form of physic...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/7/929 |