Intracellular Water Content in Lean Mass as an Indicator of Muscle Quality in an Older Obese Population.

ABSTRACT: In aged populations, muscle strength depends more on muscle quality than on muscle quantity, while all three are criteria for the diagnosis of sarcopenia. Intracellular water content (ICW) in lean mass (LM) has been proposed as an indicator of muscle quality related to muscle strength in older people. To evaluate the relationship between the ICW/LM ratio, muscle strength and indicators of functional performance in obese older adults, and to assess the value of the ICW/LM ratio as an indicator of muscle quality. Design: cross-sectional study. persons aged 65-75 years with a body mass index of 30-39 kg/m2. ICW and LM were estimated by bioelectrical impedance. Hand grip, gait speed, unipedal stance test, timed up-and-go (TUG) test, Barthel score and frailty (Fried criteria) were assessed. Sar

SUBMITTER: Serra-Prat M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7290582 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature