Exercise and nutrition to target protein synthesis impairments in aging skeletal muscle
Jared M Dickinson, Elena Volpi, Blake B Rasmussen, Jared M Dickinson, Elena Volpi, Blake B Rasmussen
Abstract
The loss of skeletal muscle size and function with aging and sarcopenia may be related, in part, to an age-related muscle protein synthesis impairment. In this review, we discuss to what extent aging affects skeletal muscle protein synthesis and how nutrition and exercise can be used strategically to overcome age-related protein synthesis impairments and slow the progression of sarcopenia.
Conflict of interest statement
The authors do not have any conflicts of interest to declare.
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