What is healthy muscle aging?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    The natural process of aging leads to a loss of muscle mass and strength.[1][2] In severe cases, this manifests as sarcopenia, which can result in impaired physical function, a loss of independence, and lower quality of life.[3] Healthy muscle aging is concerned with mitigating unfavorable changes in muscle quantity and quality and preserving physical performance to maintain a satisfactory quality of life.

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    2. ^Janssen I, Ross RLinking age-related changes in skeletal muscle mass and composition with metabolism and disease.J Nutr Health Aging.(2005)
    3. ^Andrew D. Ardeljan, Razvan HurezeanuSarcopenia