Are you having trouble climbing stairs, shopping, or gardening as long as you used to? It’s not necessarily a question of age… What if it’s a symptom your muscles are sending you? A subtle but very real phenomenon is affecting more and more adults over 50, often without us even realizing it. And yet, it can be mitigated or even avoided. Interested? We’ll tell you all about it.
Sarcopenia: When the muscles sound the alarm.
Behind this somewhat barbaric name lies a very real reality: sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass and physical strength. Contrary to popular belief, it is not a predefined age-related condition. It is now recognized as a specific disorder with significant implications for quality of life.
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Sarcopenia: Causes of Muscle Loss and Solutions
Why does this happen… and to whom?
While muscle tends to gradually lose weight starting in your 30s (yes, now!), the process intensifies especially around age 60. The cause? A combination of factors, often combined:
