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Studies suggest Follistatin 344 is a peptide that is believed to inhibit the activity of myostatin, a protein that regulates muscle growth. Follistatin 344 is a synthetic variant of endogenous Follistatin. The protein in question is composed of a total of 323 amino acids and is classified as a glycoprotein due to the presence of
The researchers used grip strength and Timed Up and Go (TUG) as measures of muscle strength
Measuring muscle function as part of dementia screening is useful in identifying high-risk individuals who might benefit from primary prevention programs.
It’s generally accepted we will lose muscle strength and slow down as we age, making it more difficult to perform simple tasks such as getting up, walking and sitting down. But new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research indicates this could also be a signal for another sinister health concern of ageing: late-life dementia.
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