Low Plasma Carotenoids and Skeletal Muscle Strength Decline Over 6 Years

Background. Higher intake of fruits and vegetables appears to protect against inflammation, poor physical performance, and disability, but its relationship with muscle strength is unclear. We examined the association between total plasma carotenoids, an indicator of fruit and vegetable intake, and c...

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Veröffentlicht in:The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences Biological sciences and medical sciences, 2008-04, Vol.63 (4), p.376-383
Hauptverfasser: Lauretani, Fulvio, Semba, Richard D., Bandinelli, Stefania, Dayhoff-Brannigan, Margaret, Giacomini, Vittoria, Corsi, Anna Maria, Guralnik, Jack M., Ferrucci, Luigi
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