Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass with age. Starting at 30 and accelerating after 60. Causes weakness, difficulty moving, falling and its complications. But it’s not inevitable — it can be slowed down, it can be reversed.
Prevalence of sarcopenia
Humans lose 3-8% of their muscle mass every decade after 30. After 60 the loss accelerates. Over 30% of those over 60 suffer from sarcopenia to varying degrees.
The Role of Protein in Fighting Sarcopenia
Research proves that older people need more protein than younger people to stimulate