Dietary Magnesium May Be Protective for Aging of Bone and Skeletal Muscle in Middle and Younger Older Age Men and Women: Cross-Sectional Findings from the UK Biobank Cohort

Dietary Magnesium May Be Protective for Aging of Bone and Skeletal Muscle in Middle and Younger Older Age Men and Women: Cross-Sectional Findings from the UK Biobank Cohort

Although fragility fractures, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and frailty are becoming more prevalent in our aging society the treatment options are limited and preventative strategies are needed. Despite magnesium being integral to bone and muscle physiology, the relationship between dietary magnesium an...

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Main Authors: Ailsa A. Welch, Jane Skinner, Mary Hickson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
aging
skeletal muscle
grip strength
sarcopenia
physical function
bone mineral density
magnesium
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1189

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https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/11/1189

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