Nevner at aldring og muskelatrofi skjer mye på grunn av «low grade inflammation».

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22902240

«Where an individual cannot change much in his or her genetic constitution, circulating hormones and systemic inflammation, (s)he can still significantly slow the rate of muscle ageing by an adequate dietary intake and regular physical activity. Finally, it is suggested that age-related alterations in the capillary bed may negatively affect muscle mass.»