Muscle mass, quality, and the menopause
09 July 2024
Sarcopenia describes the progressive decline of muscle mass and strength with advancing age and is associated with increased frailty and morbidity, and evidence suggests it develops earlier in women compared to men. The earlier development of sarcopenia in women appears to coincide with the menopause. Exercise is known to increase muscle mass, but this response reduces with aging. In this study we will examine the effect of menopausal status and exercise on muscle mass, strength, and fat mass.
Requirements
- Adult females
- Pre or Post menopausal (not taking HRT or hormonal contraceptives)
- BMI 18 - 30 kg/m²
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Ethical approval
This study has been ethically approved by the University of Nottingham's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee (Ethics Reference Number: FMHS 129-0224)
