Review article: sarcopenia in cirrhosis – aetiology, implications and potential therapeutic interventions

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Sarcopenia in cirrhosis has a complex pathogenesis and simple dietary interventions are insufficient. Improved understanding of the multiple mechanisms involved should allow the development of more effective therapies, which target the specific underlying metabolic derangements.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69df3e95d5404a0bea59296d https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1111/apt.13549

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