Loss of muscle mass - Hormone Optimal Care

What is loss of muscle mass?

Muscle loss, known medically as sarcopenia, is a common condition characterized by the gradual loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength that occurs as people age. It can start as early as age 30 and accelerates after age 50.

There are several causes of sarcopenia:

• Lack of exercise - Without regular strength training, muscle fibers shrink and die over time
• Hormonal changes - Decreased levels of growth hormones and testosterone in both men and women lead to reduced protein synthesis
• Poor nutrition - Not eating enough protein or calories in general leads to muscle wasting
• Illness or injury - Being bedridden or immobilized causes rapid loss of muscle

The effects of sarcopenia include:

• Decreased strength and mobility
• Higher risk of falls and fractures
• Impaired ability to perform daily tasks
• Increased body fat and risk of obesity
• Reduced quality of life

To prevent or treat muscle loss, focus on strength training, getting adequate protein, and optimizing key hormones linked to muscle growth like testosterone and human growth hormone (HGH) through lifestyle, diet or possibly supplements if truly deficient.

For example, Hormone Optimal Care specializes in advanced hormone optimization therapy to help both men and women preserve lean muscle mass and retain strength, mobility and vitality. Their anti-aging programs supervised by expert medical staff can safely restore lagging hormones to more youthful levels when medically advised.

In summary, progressive muscle loss is common with aging but not inevitable. Strategies like strength training and ensuring adequate protein, along with optimizing key hormones through legitimate medical channels, can help people preserve their muscle as they age. Maintaining lean muscle provides tremendous health and vitality benefits across body and mind. What lifestyle steps are you taking currently to preserve your muscle with age? Share below!