Relative handgrip strength correlates inversely with increased body fat, inflammatory markers and increased serum lipids in young, healthy adults – The LBA study
Authors' conclusion
RelHGS correlates with components of the MetS even in young, healthy populations. It is a better predictor of MetS components than absHGS. As a cheap and easy to use biomarker, relHGS holds merit as a screening tool for metabolic dysfunction even in preclinical contexts.
Study context
- Population
- Young, healthy adults aged 18–26 (LBA study)577 women
- Participants
- 834 participants
- Exposure
- Absolute vs relative handgrip strength as predictors of metabolic syndrome (MetS) components
- Outcome
- Association of handgrip strength (HGS) with surrogate endpoints of MetS: waist circumference, HDL, fasting glucose, fasting insulin, TG, systolic and diastolic BP
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Association of HGS with MetS surrogate endpoints (multivariable linear regression)
- AbsHGS and relative HGS (relHGS) were each associated with several surrogate endpoints of MetS
- RelHGS significantly associated with more variables — all except fasting glucose and diastolic blood pressure (BP)
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Original publication
Relative handgrip strength correlates inversely with increased body fat, inflammatory markers and increased serum lipids in young, healthy adults – The LBA study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 15 December 2023. doi:10.
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