05/09/2019 / By Michelle Simmons
Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea examined whether low muscle mass in teens is associated with metabolic syndrome. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research.
In conclusion, the findings of the study suggest that having low muscle mass may increase the risk of metabolic syndrome in teens.
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Journal Reference:
Kim JH, Park YS. LOW MUSCLE MASS IS ASSOCIATED WITH METABOLIC SYNDROME IN KOREAN ADOLESCENTS: THE KOREA NATIONAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION EXAMINATION SURVEY 2009-2011. Nutrition Research. December 2016; 36(12): 1423-1428. DOI: 10.1016/j.nutres.2016.09.013
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