Sarcopenia in Chronic Kidney Disease

Sarcopenia in chronic kidney disease.

Sarcopenia is a chronic condition associated with physiological aging process and is defined by the reduction of the mass, muscle strength and function. In Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), sarcopenia is prevalent and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and the occurrence of cardiovascular complications. By analyzing sarcopenia in patients with renal insufficiency, complex mechanis...

Sarcopenia in Chronic Kidney Disease Authors

Correspondence to: Viviane Angelina de Souza. Federal University of Juiz de Fora. Rua Padre Café, no 472/801, São Mateus. Juiz de Fora, MG, Brasil. CEP: 36016-450. E-mail: [email protected] The loss of muscle mass in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is considered an important complicating factor, contributing to a sedentary lifestyle and compromising cardiovascular health due to increased morb...

sarcopenia and physical inactivity in patients with chronic kidney disease

sarcopenia and physical inactivity synergistically progress in patients with chronic kidney disease (ckd) and are strong predictors of mortality in this population. exercise training and essential amino acids and vitamin d supplements may contribute to improving sarcopenia and physical inactivity in ckd patients.

Sarcopenia and Physical Inactivity in Patients With Chronic Kidney Disease

Sarcopenia and physical inactivity synergistically progress in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and are strong predictors of mortality in this population. Exercise training and essential amino acids and vitamin D supplements may contribute to improving sarcopenia and physical inactivity in CKD patients.

Vitamin deficiencies in chronic kidney disease