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Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibition intervention in elderly persons: effects on body composition and physical performance.
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences - 1 Nov 2005
Carter Christy S, Onder Graziano, Kritchevsky Stephen B, Pahor Marco
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The disablement process is often accompanied by sarcopenia or muscle loss, which is associated with virtually all identified disability risk factors. Clinically, the association between body composition and physical performance has been documented by several studies. However, loss of strength is greater than loss of muscle mass with age implying that the quality of remaining muscle may be reduced. Although there...
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