Associations between albumin, globulin, albumin to globulin ratio and muscle mass in adults: results from the national health and nutrition examination survey 2011-2014.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Chronic inflammation and malnutrition play important roles in muscle loss. Although albumin, globulin and albumin to globulin ratio (AGR) are considered to be useful inflammatory-nutritional biomarkers, their relationship with muscle mass remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between them in adults.

Methods

We utilized data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2014 for analysis. Data on albumin, globulin, appendicular skeletal muscle mass, body mass index (BMI) and potential confounders (sociodemographic characteristics, medical conditions, laboratory parameters) were extracted and analyzed. We conducted multivariate linear regression models and smooth curve fittings to investigate the association bet

SUBMITTER: Chen Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9059414 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature