Several studies have reported inflammatory cytokines and markers (interleukin‐6, tumor necrosis factor alpha, C‐reactive protein) to be inversely associated with muscle mass and strength.5, 6 Inflammatory cytokines could alter blood vessel dynamics, which in turn can alter muscle metabolism and skeletal muscle breakdown.24 Second, insulin resistance might be a common pathway for both atherosclerosis and muscle loss. This evidence concerns the gene INS and atherosclerosis.