Changes in the fluid volume balance between intra- and extracellular water in a sample of Japanese adults aged 15-88 years old: a cross-sectional study.

In conclusion, the fluid imbalance between ICW and ECW contents is driven by decreased cell volume associated with aging and muscle attenuation. Therefore, our proposed formula may serve as a useful assessment tool for the calculation of body fluid composition.
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Source: Am J Physiol Renal P... - December 6, 2017 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Ohashi Y, Joki N, Yamazaki K, Kawamura T, Tai R, Oguchi H, Yuasa R, Sakai K Tags: Am J Physiol Renal Physiol Source Type: research