Copper-to-zinc ratio predicts incident sarcopenia and adverse health outcomes: Results from I-Lan Longitudinal Aging Study.

Kuan-Yu Peng, Wei-Ju Lee, Chih-Kuang Liang, Li-Ning Peng, Ming-Hsien Lin, Ching-Hui Loh, Fei-Yuan Hsiao, Liang-Kung Chen

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Charity Foundation, Taiwan; Department of Nursing, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan; Center for Healthy Longevity and Aging Sciences, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan. · pubmed

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Abstract

The copper-to‑zinc (Cu/Zn) ratio is linked to inflammation and aging, but longitudinal evidence for sarcopenia remains limited. We examined associations of serum copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), and Cu/Zn ratio with adverse health outcomes and sarcopenia.

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Research summary

The paper claims that the copper-to-zinc ratio can predict incident sarcopenia and adverse health outcomes. This research is relevant as it explores biomarkers associated with aging and their potential role in predicting age-related conditions, contributing to the understanding of underlying mechanisms of aging.

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