Endocrine Abstracts

Sarcopenic obesity is a clinical condition characterized by the coexistence of excess fat mass and sarcopenia, i.e. a decrease in muscle mass or function. This coincidence leads to an increased risk of complications. Sarcopenia induces increased insulin resistance and worsens the metabolic status of obesity, while impairing functional capacity. Obesity itself can induce changes in muscle mass and function, as a consequence of changes in diet and physical activity and alteratio...