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ObjectiveGhrelin and obestatin have apparent opposite orexigenic and anorexigenic effects, although the latter has not been firmly demonstrated in humans. So far, little data have been reported in relation to its potential association with metabolic syndrome (MS). The objective was to study obestatin concentrations in relation to nutritional parameters and eating behaviours in old women.
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Background Ghrelin stimulates GH release and hunger at a central level. Ghrelin declines with age, which may be partially responsible for functional impairment and frailty.
Objective To describe the evolution of nutritional status and functional capacity of noninstitutionalized old people over a 2‐year period, as well as to evaluate the relationship between ghrelin and long‐term changes in nutritional...
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