Associations of low muscle mass and the metabolic syndrome in Caucasian and Asian middle-aged and older adults

Conclusion Low aLM/BMI is associated with significantly increased likelihood of MetS in Australian adults, but not Koreans, suggesting potential differences in effects of low muscle mass relative to body mass on cardiometabolic health in Caucasian and Asian middle-aged and older adults. Low muscle mass relative to height is associated with reduced likelihood of MetS in both populations.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research