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ea0011p342 | Diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | ECE2006

Is ghrelin a potential signal of decreased fat-free mass in elderly subjects?

Magni P , Bertoli S , Ruscica M , Dozio E , Krogh V , Motta M , Testolin G , Battezzati A

Aging is associated with weight loss, appetite decline, reduced fat-free mass (FFM) and increased fat mass (FM). Dysregulation of the ghrelin and leptin systems could reduce hunger and promote early satiety in elderly subjects, leading to impairment of the nutritional status. To better clarify this issue, we evaluated the response of plasma ghrelin and leptin to a standardised oral mixed nutrient load (SOMNL) in elderly subjects with different body composition. The study popul...