Intramyocellular Lipid and Impaired Myofiber Contraction in Normal Weight and Obese Older Adults

Conclusions.
These data indicate that greater intramyocellular lipids are associated with slower myofiber contraction, force, and power development in obese older adults.

Source: Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences - March 7, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Choi, S. J., Files, D. C., Zhang, T., Wang, Z.-M., Messi, M. L., Gregory, H., Stone, J., Lyles, M. F., Dhar, S., Marsh, A. P., Nicklas, B. J., Delbono, O. Tags: Research Article Source Type: research