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ReviewThe journal of nutrition, health & aging2025

Pauca verba on the association between protein intake and sarcopenia in older adults.

Hélio José Coelho-Júnior, Alejandro Álvarez-Bustos, Leocadio Rodriguez-Mañas, Francesco Landi, Emanuele Marzetti

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Review in The journal of nutrition, health & aging, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Hélio José Coelho-JúniorFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy; Biomedical Research Center Network for Frailty and Healthy Ageing (CIBERFES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Geriatrics, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid, Spain. Electronic address: coelhojunior@hotmail.com.br.
Alejandro Álvarez-BustosBiomedical Research Center Network for Frailty and Healthy Ageing (CIBERFES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación IdiPaz, Madrid, Spain.
Leocadio Rodriguez-MañasBiomedical Research Center Network for Frailty and Healthy Ageing (CIBERFES), Institute of Health Carlos III, Madrid, Spain; Department of Geriatrics, Hospital Universitario de Getafe, Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación IdiPaz, Madrid, Spain.
Francesco LandiFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy.
Emanuele MarzettiFondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli, IRCCS, Rome, Italy; Department of Geriatrics and Orthopedics, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy. Electronic address: emanuele.marzetti@policlinicogemelli.it.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Sarcopenia is a prevalent neuromuscular condition among older adults, marked by significant reductions in muscle mass and strength, which result in notable impairments in physical performance. Modifications in lifestyle habits have been frequently highlighted as essential approaches to mitigate the progression of sarcopenia, with a particular focus on protein consumption. Over the past few decades, a wealth of knowledge has emerged, driven by both observational and experimental studies exploring various factors related to protein intake, such as amount, timing, and sources. This review provides a pauca verba overview of these findings, presenting a concise yet informative summary of key insights.

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Dietary ProteinsSarcopeniaAgedAged, 80 and overHumansMaleMuscle StrengthDietary ProteinsDisabilityFrailtyMalnutritionNutritionPhysical function

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PMID39647442
PMCPMC12179994

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