Tag: Almi

According to a study published in BMC Geriatrics, appendicular lean mass is negatively associated with the risk of age-related stroke. The formula for the appendicular lean mass index (ALMI) is an essential tool for quantifying the lean tissue in your limbs relative to your height, which offers a more precise health assessment than standard body mass index (BMI).

Over the past decade, several working groups have developed diagnostic criteria for sarcopenia, using measures of appendicular lean mass (ALM) to assess muscle health. This growing focus on ALM highlights the critical importance of understanding what constitutes a good appendicular lean mass for overall well-being and functional independence as we age.