The Role of Water Homeostasis in Muscle Function and Frailty: A Review
Water, the main component of the body, is distributed in the extracellular and intracellular compartments. Water exchange between these compartments is mainly governed by osmotic pressure. Extracellular water osmolarity must remain within very narrow limits to be compatible with life. Older adults l...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-08-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1857 |