Hemoglobin Levels and Skeletal Muscle: Results From the InCHIANTI Study

2004227 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Matteo Cesari · Wake Forest University

Brenda W.J.H. Penninx · Wake Forest University

Fulvio Lauretani · Consorzio Roma Ricerche

Cosimo Roberto Russo · Consorzio Roma Ricerche

C. Carter · Wake Forest University

Stefania Bandinelli · Consorzio Roma Ricerche

Hal H. Atkinson ·

Abstract

The present study shows that hemoglobin levels are associated with the parameters of body composition obtained by pQCT, and that decreases in muscular strength measures occur in the presence of anemia.

Topics & Keywords

Iron Metabolism and Disorders Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 59, Issue 3, pp. M249-M254

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/59.3.m249

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