Frequency of sarcopenia, nutritional status and risk factors
Azalea PinedaLidia Manzo
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Frequency of sarcopenia, nutritional status and risk factors

In the elderly

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In concrete and comprehensive terms, sarcopenia could be defined as a geriatric, multifactorial syndrome characterized by a progressive loss of muscle mass and strength, associated with severe consequences such as comorbidities, poor quality of life and mortality. It can be considered the result of different pathogenic mechanisms such as inflammation, malnutrition, hormonal imbalance, frailty, alterations in protein synthesis and degradation, mitochondrial dysfunction and physical inactivity. The prevalence increases with age, however, lifestyle, dietary habits, physical activity and the prese...