Inverse association between triglyceride glucose index and muscle mass in Korean adults: 2008-2011 KNHANES.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since sarcopenia is an important risk factor for falls or cardiovascular disease, early detection and prevention of sarcopenia are being increasingly emphasized. Emerging evidence has indicated relationships between sarcopenia, insulin resistance, and inflammation. The triglyceride glucose (TyG) index, a novel surrogate marker of insulin resistance and systemic inflammation, has not yet been shown to be associated with sarcopenia. This study aimed to examine the relationship between the TyG index and muscle mass in Korean adults.

Methods

This study included 15,741 non-diabetic adults over 19 years old using data from the 2008-2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Participants were divided into three groups according to tertiles of the TyG in

SUBMITTER: Ahn SH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7682063 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature