Consumption of star fruit juice on pro-inflammatory markers and walking distance in the community dwelling elderly

The increasing trend of Thailand’s aging population is predicted to rise from 9.0 million in 2015 to 15.9 million in 2035 (Mahidol University Population Projections for Thailand 2005-2025, 2006). There is a high prevalence of chronic disease in the elderly such as hypertension, cardiac disease, type II diabetes and musculoskeletal problems (Fontana, 2009), as well as a predisposition of increased inflammatory state and impaired immunity associated with the normal aging process (O’Connor et al., 2014).
Source: Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Source Type: research