Which other factors affect healthy muscle aging?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Obesity,[1] a low BMI,[2] smoking,[2] insufficient or excessive sleep,[3] and lower blood vitamin D levels[4] have all been associated with an increased risk of sarcopenia. Therefore, maintaining a healthy body weight, sleeping 6–8 hours per night, not smoking (or working toward quitting), and getting enough vitamin D in the diet and regular sunlight exposure are all important for supporting healthy muscle aging.

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