Association of thyroid function with sarcopenia in elderly Chinese euthyroid subjects

Objectives With the increase in aging population worldwide, the incidence of sarcopenia is also increasing. Thyroid hormones are important regulators that can affect body composition and physical function. The association between thyroid hormone levels and sarcopenia in susceptible elderly euthyroid subjects remains unclear. In this study, we investigated the effect of thyroid hormone concentrations on body muscle mass, muscle strength and physical function related to sarcopenia in elderly Chinese euthyroid subjects.