Exploring Oral Function, Protein Intake, and Risk of Sarcopenia: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sarcopenia is loss of both muscle mass and function with age and is associated with inadequate protein intake. However, evidence to suggest an association with oral health is less clear.

Objective

To scope peer-reviewed published evidence (2000-2022) pertaining to oral function in relation to sarcopenia and/or protein intake in older people.

Methods

CINAHL, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus were searched. Included were peer-reviewed studies measuring oral function (e.g., tooth loss, salivary flow masticatory function, strength of muscles of mastication, and tongue pressure) and a measure of protein intake and/or a measure of sarcopenia (appendicular muscle mass and function). Full article screening was conducted by 1 reviewer with a random 10% screened in

SUBMITTER: Moynihan PJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10725128 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature