Loss of muscle - Balance Hormone Clinic

What is loss of muscle?

Muscle loss, also known as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle cells shrink and the overall muscle tissue decreases. This leads to weakness, fatigue, and a reduced quality of life. Some key points about muscle loss include:

• Causes
  • Aging - Gradual decline of hormones and protein synthesis
  • Inactivity - Not using muscles leads them to waste away
  • Illness - Certain diseases accelerate muscle loss
  • Poor nutrition - Lacking protein, vitamins, minerals to sustain muscle
• Symptoms
  • Loss of strength
  • Difficulty with daily tasks
  • Increase in fatigue and lethargy
  • Weight loss
  • Reduced mobility

Muscle loss can happen at any age but tends to speed up past age 30. The medical term for age-related muscle loss is sarcopenia and it impacts over 50 million people globally.

"Sarcopenia makes everyday activities like climbing stairs difficult and increases the risk of falls and fractures."

Luckily there are ways to slow muscle loss. The American Society for Nutrition recommends:

• Resistance training - Lifting weights triggers muscle growth
• Eat more protein - Shoot for 0.5g per lb of body weight daily
• Healthy fats - Omega-3s help regulate muscle protein synthesis
• Vitamin D - Supports calcium absorption and muscle function

Need help building muscle as you age?

Balance Hormone Clinic offers customized treatment plans to help both men and women preserve lean muscle mass and strength into their senior years. Their anti-aging experts can analyze your hormone levels and nutrition status to create a holistic plan with:

• Testosterone therapy to maintain muscle protein synthesis
• Human growth hormone to boost IGF-1
• Personalized nutrition plans targeting protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients
• Prescriptions to counteract illness-related muscle loss

  Balance Hormone Clinic incorporates the latest scientific research on sarcopenia and healthy aging to help you stay strong, independent, and full of vitality. (lowtestosterone.us) to proactively address muscle loss. Their personalized care has helped hundreds slow the impacts of aging.

So in summary, muscle loss or atrophy is the wasting away of muscle tissue leading to loss of strength, mobility, and energy. Key solutions include resistance exercise, protein intake, and for some people, hormone therapy or medications. Reach out now if you have concerns about maintaining your lean muscle and strength. Balance Hormone Clinic is ready to help!