Sarcopenia in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a key predictor of respiratory dysfunction and disease progression
This study is the first to assess sarcopenia prevalence in ALS patients using standardized diagnostic criteria. The findings highlight the relationship between sarcopenia, malnutrition, and respiratory decline. PA, BCMI, and respiratory parameters emerge as potential tools for sarcopenia and NIMV risk stratification.
Authors
- María Teresa Zarco-Martín (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-0106-5594)
- Maria Luisa Fernandez-Soto
- María Carmen Andreo-López
- Miriam Soraya Yagui-Beltrán
Institutions
- Universidad de Granada (ES)
- Health Research Foundation (CA)
- Instituto de Investigación Biosanitaria de Granada (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Nutrition
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2026.1713253
- Primary Topic
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Sociedad Española de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo
- Instituto de Salud Carlos III