Muscle loss - Hormone Harmony Clinic

What is muscle loss?

Muscle loss, known medically as sarcopenia, is a common condition characterized by the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that occurs with aging and lack of physical activity. It can start as early as age 30 and progresses more rapidly after age 60.

Some key points about muscle loss:

Luckily, muscle loss can often be prevented and even reversed through proper resistance training and ensuring adequate protein intake. Getting regular bloodwork done to check key hormone levels like testosterone, growth hormone, and vitamin D can also help optimize muscle health.

How to prevent and treat muscle loss

Here are some key evidence-based tips to prevent and address age-related muscle loss:

While some muscle loss is inevitable with aging, properly implementing these science-backed steps can help you maintain your muscular fitness, strength, bone health and independence for decades longer. Don't just resign yourself to sarcopenia - take control of your health today!

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