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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Main Authors: Isabel Lorenzo, Mateu Serra-Prat, Juan Carlos Yébenes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/8/1857