Abstract
The loss of skeletal muscle size and function with aging and sarcopenia may be related, in part, to an age-related muscle protein synthesis impairment. In this review, we discuss to what extent aging affects skeletal muscle protein synthesis and how nutrition and exercise can be used strategically to overcome age-related protein synthesis impairments and slow the progression of sarcopenia.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 216-223 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- aging
- exercise
- insulin
- mTORC1
- muscle protein synthesis
- protein
- sarcopenia
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
- Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation