Intermuscular Fat: A Review of the Consequences and Causes
Joint Authors
LaStayo, Paul C.
Addison, Odessa
Marcus, Robin L.
Ryan, Alice S.
Source
International Journal of Endocrinology
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Muscle’s structural composition is an important factor underlying muscle strength and physical function in older adults.
There is an increasing amount of research to support the clear disassociation between the loss of muscle lean tissue mass and strength with aging.
This disassociation implies that factors in addition to lean muscle mass are responsible for the decreases in strength and function seen with aging.
Intermuscular adipose tissue (IMAT) is a significant predictor of both muscle function and mobility function in older adults and across a wide variety of comorbid conditions such as stroke, spinal cord injury, diabetes, and COPD.
IMAT is also implicated in metabolic dysfunction such as insulin resistance.
The purpose of this narrative review is to provide a review of the implications of increased IMAT levels in metabolic, muscle, and mobility function.
Potential treatment options to mitigate increasing levels of IMAT will also be discussed.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Addison, Odessa& Marcus, Robin L.& LaStayo, Paul C.& Ryan, Alice S.. 2014. Intermuscular Fat: A Review of the Consequences and Causes. International Journal of Endocrinology،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Addison, Odessa…[et al.]. Intermuscular Fat: A Review of the Consequences and Causes. International Journal of Endocrinology No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Addison, Odessa& Marcus, Robin L.& LaStayo, Paul C.& Ryan, Alice S.. Intermuscular Fat: A Review of the Consequences and Causes. International Journal of Endocrinology. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1036459
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1036459