Muscle loss, also known as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle cells shrink or degrade as a result of disuse, poor nutrition, aging, or disease. This leads to reduced muscle strength, function, and performance.
Some key points about muscle loss:
- It can happen at any age, but is more common as we get older
- Common causes include lack of physical activity, being bedridden, malnutrition, chronic diseases, and the natural aging process
- Muscle loss leads to fatigue, weakness, mobility issues, increased injury risk, and reduced metabolism
- Strength training and proper nutrition, especially protein, can help prevent and treat muscle loss
Signs and symptoms of muscle loss include:
- Decreased muscle strength and endurance
- Trouble performing daily activities like climbing stairs or carrying groceries
- A feeling of fatigue, exhaustion or general weakness
- Weight loss
- Reduced muscle bulk, tone, firmness
- Sagging or loose skin where muscles have atrophied
To prevent muscle loss, it's important to:
- Engage in regular strength training and physical activity
- Eat a diet high in protein from sources like eggs, meat, fish and legumes
- Get adequate calories to avoid drastic weight loss
- Treat any underlying medical issues causing muscle loss
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Contact us today to learn more and schedule a consultation. Our caring doctors and staff are ready to maximize your health, fitness and quality of life at any age. Don't just accept muscle loss as inevitable - instead, take action to strengthen your body for years to come with support from Hormone Harmony Clinic!