Leucine and ACE inhibitors as therapies for sarcopenia (LACE trial): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
Abstract Background Sarcopenia (the age-related loss of muscle mass and function) is a major contributor to loss of mobility, falls, loss of independence, morbidity and mortality in older people. Although resistance training is effective in preventing and reversing sarcopenia, many older people are...
Main Authors: | Margaret M. Band, Deepa Sumukadas, Allan D. Struthers, Alison Avenell, Peter T. Donnan, Paul R. Kemp, Karen T. Smith, Cheryl L. Hume, Adrian Hapca, Miles D. Witham |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-01-01
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Series: | Trials |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-017-2390-9 |
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