Are you worried about declining muscle mass? Do you feel as though you have no muscle strength anymore? As you age you may gradually lose some of your muscle mass, which is normal, and can be largely prevented, but perhaps you have heard of the term ‘sarcopenia’ and wonder what it is all about.

What is Sarcopenia?

Sarcopenia is a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass, along with strength and function due to aging. Your body is not producing enough proteins needed to build muscles, so the muscles become smaller. Hormonal changes also happen as you age, which can affect muscle fibers and lead to sarcopenia.

A poor diet and inactivity are huge contributors to this disease. It affects 1 in 10 adults aged 50 years and above and can shorten life expectancy. The rate of muscle loss increases as you age, especially if not detected and addressed. Continue reading →

Did you know that healthy muscle mass is not solely about strength? The health benefits go way beyond that. Good muscle mass can also aid in recovery from illness and help you improve your health and overall well-being.

It can help lower the risk of chronic diseases, provide better metabolic health, strong bones, and a longer life span. Let us take a look at some of the ways healthy muscle mass can improve health.

Improving Immune System

Your muscles store amino acids that the body uses when you fall ill or are injured. If you have good muscle mass, your body can more easily fight infections and recover from injuries. Muscles also produce compounds that are essential in creating and distributing immune cells. Continue reading →