Association between sarcopenia and levels of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 in the elderly

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Ai-Lin Bian · Tianjin Medical University

Yue Ma · Tianjin First Center Hospital

Xin-Zi Zhou · Tianjin Medical University

Ying Guo · Tianjin Medical University

Wenyi Wang · Tianjin Medical University

Yiran Zhang · Tianjin Medical University

Xiaofei Wang ·

Abstract

GH and IGF-1 are associated with sarcopenia in the elderly. IGF-1 and MGF are independently associated with the reduction of skeletal muscle mass, along with BMI and gender.

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Nutrition and Health in Aging Body Composition Measurement Techniques Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

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Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

Volume 21, Issue 1, pp. 214-214

DOI: 10.1186/s12891-020-03236-y

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Association between sarcopenia and levels of growth hormone and insulin-like growth factor-1 in the elderly

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