Journal of Cachexia, Sarcopenia and Muscle
Blood protein linked to risk of muscle loss and weakness
Higher levels were linked to a lower risk of muscle loss and weakness over four years, with a hazard ratio of 0.64 per standard-deviation increase.Higher levels were linked to a lower risk of muscle loss and weakness over four years, with a hazard ratio of 0.64 per standard-deviation increase.
Cohort · 1,370 peopleBiomarkers
Who was studied1,370 community-dwelling older adults, 4 years
What changedHigher TSK was linked to lower risk of muscle loss and weakness (hazard ratio 0.64 per standard-deviation increase)
The catchUnderlying liver disease was poorly characterized and could confound the association