The Role of the Gut Microbiome on Skeletal Muscle Mass and Physical Function: 2019 Update

Within the past year, several studies have reported a positive role for the gut microbiome on the maintenance of skeletal muscle mass, evidence that contrasts previous reports of a negative role for the gut microbiome on the maintenance of whole body lean mass. The purpose of this mini-review is to...

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Main Author: Michael S. Lustgarten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-11-01
Series:Frontiers in Physiology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphys.2019.01435/full