sarcopenia
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| =====Aetiology===== | =====Aetiology===== | ||
| *primarily a syndrome of old age | *primarily a syndrome of old age | ||
| + | * **[[aging]] related factors risking sarcopenia especially from age 60yrs onwards:** | ||
| + | * greater degree of muscle loss following prolonged bed rest | ||
| + | * higher protein intake required to rebuild muscle | ||
| + | * perhaps 35-40g quality protein three times a day including breakfast (eg. eggs) - having it just at dinner in the evening won't be enough to rebuild or retain muscle | ||
| + | * greater need for resistance exercise to rebuild muscle - at least twice a week | ||
| + | * walking up stairs or up hills, carrying weights, etc | ||
| + | * increased chronic systemic inflammation may also reduce muscle bulk? | ||
| *risk factors include: | *risk factors include: | ||
| * age | * age | ||
sarcopenia.txt · Last modified: 2026/07/30 14:17 by gary1