SARCOPENIA: WHAT IT IS, WHAT THE SYMPTOMS ARE AND HOW TO REGAIN MUSCLE MASS - GENERAL CLINIC

How to prevent loss of muscle mass in the elderly



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Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, an event that begins at age 30 and is common after age 50, a period that there is a greater reduction in the amount and size of the fibers that form the muscles, mainly due to the reduction of hormones like estrogen and testosterone. The main symptoms of this situation include loss of strength, balance and physical performance to perform activities such as walking, climbing stairs or getting out of bed