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Daily habitual physical activity is a primary determinant of anabolic resistance in the elderly.
Encouraging regular physical activity in elderly patients can help maintain muscle health.
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Daily habitual physical activity appears to be a primary determinant of anabolic resistance.
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The claim is supported by recent findings on the effects of activity levels.
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Alterations in human muscle protein metabolism with aging: Protein and exercise as countermeasures to offset sarcopenia
Tyler A. Churchward‐Venne et al. · BioFactors · 2013
DOI 10.1002/biof.1138
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