Endocrine Abstracts

When it is limited the amount and quality of protein intake plays a role in determining the amount of skeletal muscle and the amount of essential amino acids (EAA) may be the primary determinant in this process. The purpose of this retrospective analysis was to examine the relationship between protein and EAA intake and the level of muscle mass in healthy omnivore (Om), vegan (Veg), and (OLV) Caucasian women. 21 Om, 22 OLV and 20 Veg were recruited. Women were sedentary, as as...

Background: Menopause is associated to body composition transformations, such as an increase in total fat mass (obesity), central fat mass and a decrease in lean body mass (sarcopenia). Body fat distribution also changes with age, with an increase in visceral abdominal fat and a decrease in subcutaneous abdominal fat. Moreover, an increase in visceral fat may lead to increase the secretion of pro-inflammatory adipokines that further promote insulin resistance as well as potent...