IGF-1, the Cross Road of the Nutritional, Inflammatory and Hormonal Pathways to Frailty

IGF-1, the Cross Road of the Nutritional, Inflammatory and Hormonal Pathways to Frailty

The decline in functional capacity is a heterogeneous phenomenon in the elderly. An accelerated ageing determines a frail status. It results in an increased vulnerability to stressors for decreased physiological reserves. The early identification of a frail status is essential for preventing loss of...

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Main Authors: Gian Paolo Ceda, Elisabetta Dall'Aglio, Chiara Cattabiani, Antonio Nouvenne, Giuliana Bondi, Valeria Buttò, Marcello Maggio, Fulvio Lauretani, Francesca De Vita, Tiziana Meschi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
ageing
IGF-1
selenium
magnesium
zinc
micronutrients
frailty
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/10/4184

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