Osteosarcopenia: beyond age-related muscle and bone loss.

Gabriela Fagundes BelchiorBen KirkEvela Aparecida Pereira da SilvaGustavo Duque

Published in: European geriatric medicine (2020)

The diagnosis of osteosarcopenia is of clinical importance since early interventions, particularly resistance exercise, and adequate intake of protein, vitamin D and calcium, may delay the onset of individual components (osteopenia/sarcopenia) of osteosarcopenia.

Keyphrases

bone loss
skeletal muscle
physical activity
high intensity
binding protein
community dwelling
body composition