Article
Mitochondria, muscle health, and exercise with advancing age.
Physiology (Bethesda, Md.) - 1 May 2015
Carter Heather N, Chen Chris C W, Hood David A
Abstract excerpt
Skeletal muscle health is dependent on the optimal function of its mitochondria. With advancing age, decrements in numerous mitochondrial variables are evident in muscle. Part of this decline is due to reduced physical activity, whereas the remainder appears to be attributed to age-related alterations in mitochondrial synthesis and degradation. Exercise is an important strategy to stimulate mitochondrial...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
