Potassium intake, skeletal muscle mass, and effect modification by sex: data from the 2008–2011 KNHANES

Abstract Background A loss of muscle mass may be influenced by multiple factors. Insulin sensitivity and metabolic acidosis are associated with muscle wasting and may be improved with potassium intake. This study evaluated the association between dietary potassium intake and skeletal muscle mass. Me...

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Main Authors: Yu-Ji Lee, Mirae Lee, Yu Mi Wi, Seong Cho, Sung Rok Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Nutrition Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12937-020-00614-z