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Higher inflammatory marker levels in older persons: associations with 5-year change in muscle mass and muscle strength.
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Abstract
There is growing evidence that higher levels of inflammatory markers are associated with physical decline in older persons, possibly through the catabolic effects of inflammatory markers on muscle. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between serum levels of inflammatory markers and loss of muscle mass and strength in older persons.