Estimating Muscle Mass Using D3-Creatine Dilution: A Narrative Review of Clinical Implications and Comparison With Other Methods.
Ana Paula PaganoJúlia MontenegroCamila L P OliveiraNidhi DesaiMaria Cristina GonzálezPeggy M CawthonWilliam J EvansCarla M PradoPublished in: The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences (2024)
D3-Cr-estimated muscle mass may be a valuable predictor of clinical outcomes showing consistent associations with falls and fractures, mobility disability, and mortality. However, less consistent associations were found with muscle strength and composition, and physical performance. Although a strong correlation exists between D3-Cr-estimated muscle mass and MRI measurements, under- or overestimation may occur.