Vitamin D and Sarcopenia: Potential of Vitamin D Supplementation in Sarcopenia Prevention and Treatment
Skeletal muscle, the largest organ in the human body, accounting for approximately 40% of body weight, plays important roles in exercise and energy expenditure. In the elderly, there is often a progressive decline in skeletal muscle mass and function, a condition known as sarcopenia, which can lead...
Main Authors: | Ran Uchitomi, Mamoru Oyabu, Yasutomi Kamei |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/10/3189 |
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