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SUBMITTER: Lee YJ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7456505 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lee Yu-Ji YJ Lee Mirae M Wi Yu Mi YM Cho Seong S Kim Sung Rok SR
Nutrition journal 20200829 1
<h4>Background</h4>A loss of muscle mass may be influenced by multiple factors. Insulin sensitivity and metabolic acidosis are associated with muscle wasting and may be improved with potassium intake. This study evaluated the association between dietary potassium intake and skeletal muscle mass.<h4>Methods</h4>We performed a cross-sectional study with data obtained from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) (2008-2011). Participant's daily food intake was assessed ...[more]