Low urine pH is a risk factor for low muscle mass: A new way to predict sarcopenia.

Shih-Wei YangYu-Jen LinYung-Wen ChengYuan-Yuei ChenWei-Liang Chen

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2021)

The results showed the impacts of urine pH levels on skeletal muscle mass in both sexes and non-obese populations. Due to its easily accessible and economical characteristics, urine analysis is a convenient way to approach patients with low skeletal muscle mass and predict sarcopenia. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2021; 21: 944-949.

Keyphrases

skeletal muscle
type diabetes
adipose tissue
weight loss
community dwelling