Sarcopenia - As harmful as osteoporosis but less well known

From: Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD (fivestar@nutritionucanlivewith.com)
Date: Thu Apr 03 2003 - 03:06:24 PST

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    As harmful as osteoporosis but less well known - New research better
    explains sarcopenia
    Research News Release : 2-Apr-2003
    < http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2003-04/aps-aha040203.php >

      A mechanism is newly revealed which may explain why IL-6 is a strong
    risk factor for disability in muscle function.

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