Impact of Muscle Quality on Muscle Strength and Physical Performance Beyond Muscle Mass or Diabetes Status.

Jung A Kim, Chol Shin, Inha Jung, So Young Park, Da Young Lee, Ji Hee Yu, Hyunjoo Cho, Seung Ku Lee, Kyoung Jin Kim, Eyun Song, Kyeong Jin Kim, Nam Hoon Kim, Hye Jin Yoo, Sin Gon Kim, Kyung Mook Choi, Nan Hee Kim, Ji A Seo

Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea.Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea. · pubmed

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Abstract

Muscle quality, represented by myosteatosis, is recognized as an important factor in sarcopenia. In this study, we aimed to determine the associations between myosteatosis, muscle strength and physical performance among the elderly South Korean population.

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Research summary

The paper claims that myosteatosis is associated with muscle strength and physical performance in the elderly. This research is relevant as it addresses muscle quality, which is a critical factor in sarcopenia and overall physical health in aging populations, potentially influencing longevity and age-related decline.

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