Relationship between dietary protein and amino acid intake and handgrip strength in Korean adults: data from the 2014–2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
These findings suggest that a high intake of NEAAs and a moderately high intake of plant protein may be associated with a lower risk of low HG among Korean older adults. Further prospective studies are needed to explore the effects of protein and amino acid intake on muscle mass and strength.
Authors
- Kyungho Ha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0397-2070)
- Sumin Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5718-6665)
- Hyunji Ham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8187-1515)
Institutions
- Jeju National University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nutrition Journal
- Published
- 2025-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12937-025-01131-7
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.82
Funders
- National Research Foundation
- National Research Foundation of Korea
- Ministry of Science and ICT, South Korea