BMC Public Health
Urine marker linked to muscle loss in middle-aged and older US adults
An observational analysis of US survey data from 2011–2018 found links to sarcopenia and sarcopenia with obesity, with stronger associations in older adults.An observational analysis of US survey data from 2011–2018 found links to sarcopenia and sarcopenia with obesity, with stronger associations in older adults.
Cross-sectional studyMuscle
Who was studiedMiddle-aged and older US adults
What changedLow muscle mass and strength were more common with higher urinary dibutyl phosphate levels
The catchSarcopenia status, rather than muscle loss over time, was the outcome