Associations of Skeletal Muscle Mass, Muscle Fat Infiltration, Mitochondrial Energetics, and Cardiorespiratory Fitness With Liver Fat Among Older Adults

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Authors

Daria Igudesman · Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

Justine M. Mucinski · Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

Stéphanie Harrison · California Pacific Medical Center

Peggy M. Cawthon · California Pacific Medical Center

Jennifer Linge

Bret H. Goodpaster · Translational Research Institute for Metabolism and Diabetes

Steven R. Cummings ·

Abstract

Skeletal muscle-related characteristics are metabolically relevant factors linked to liver fat in older adults. Future research should confirm our results to determine whether trials targeting mechanisms common to liver and muscle fat accumulation are warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Nutrition and Health in Aging Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Diet and metabolism studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journals of Gerontology Series A

Volume 79, Issue 4

DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glae047

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