| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3855096 | Journal of Renal Nutrition | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Endogenous testosterone independently associates with muscle strength and fat-free mass in men with moderate CKD. It is plausible that the reduction in testosterone levels that accompanies CKD may further contribute to the procatabolic environment leading to muscle wasting.
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Authors
Secundino MD, PhD, Montserrat MD, MarÃa Jesús MD, Berta MD, Aurelia RN, Guillermina MD, PhD, Abelardo MD, PhD, Francisco MD, PhD, Peter MD, PhD, Juan Jesús PhD Pharm, PhD Med,