Title: Low levels of branched chain amino acids, EPA and micronutrients are associated with low muscle mass, strength and function in community-dwelling older adults
| Authors: | S. ter Borg, Y.C. Luiking, A. van Helvoort, Y. Boirie, J.M.G.A. Schols, C.P.G.M. de Groot |
| Published: | 2018 |
| Journal: | Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging |
This study shows that muscle parameters are associated with blood values of specific amino acids, fatty acids, vitamin D and homocysteine. Results suggest that diet quality, meaning the quality of the dietary protein and fat sources and sufficient micronutrients, may affect muscle health and potentially the prevention of sarcopenia.
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Citation: S. ter Borg, Y.C. Luiking, A. van Helvoort, Y. Boirie, J.M.G.A. Schols, C.P.G.M. de Groot, Low levels of branched chain amino acids, EPA and micronutrients are associated with low muscle mass, strength and function in community-dwelling older adults. J Nutr Health Aging (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12603-018-1108-3