Nutrition and Inflammation in Older Individuals: Focus on Vitamin D, n-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Whey Proteins

Chronic activation of the inflammatory response, defined as inflammaging, is the key physio-pathological substrate for anabolic resistance, sarcopenia and frailty in older individuals. Nutrients can theoretically modulate this phenomenon. The underlying molecular mechanisms reducing the synthesis of...

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Main Authors: Andrea Ticinesi, Tiziana Meschi, Fulvio Lauretani, Giovanna Felis, Fabrizio Franchi, Carlo Pedrolli, Michela Barichella, Giuseppe Benati, Sergio Di Nuzzo, Gian Paolo Ceda, Marcello Maggio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/4/186