High muscle-to-fat ratio predicts slow muscle strength decline in middle-aged and older adults: Results from longitudinal aging study of Taipei.

Ching-Jen Chang, Ming-Hsien Lin, Liang-Yu Chen, Sung-Hua Tseng, An-Chun Hwang, Chung-Yu Huang, Ko-Han Yen, Liang-Kung Chen, Li-Ning Peng

Department of Family Medicine, Feng-Yuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.Department of Family Medicine, Feng-Yuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC. · pubmed

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Abstract

Handgrip strength is a vital marker of muscle function and predictor of health outcomes in older adults. This study investigated the relationship between the muscle-to-fat ratio and 3-year decrease in handgrip strength in community-dwelling adults aged ≥50 years.

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Research summary

Higher muscle-to-fat ratio is associated with a slower decline in handgrip strength among middle-aged and older adults. This study contributes to understanding factors that may influence physical function and health outcomes in aging populations, which is relevant to longevity research.

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