Did you know, that from the age of 40, we lose around 8% of our muscle mass per decade?¹

This progressive loss of muscle strength, quality, quantity and/or function is called sarcopenia.² Sarcopenia has recently been recognised as a disease.² 

Signs of muscle loss include slow wound healing, delayed recovery from illness, frailty and weakness.³ When you lose muscle, your risk of falls and fractures increase, or you may not feel as strong to do things that you used to do.^2-4  

The good news is that with the right steps, sarcopenia and a loss of muscle strength does not need to be a normal part of the ageing process. Watch the video below to learn how sarcopenia can be prevented and treated. 

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References:

1. Baier S, et al. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr 2009;33(1):71-82.
2. Cruz-Jentoft A, et al. Age and Ageing 2019;48(1):16-31.
3. Argiles JM, et al. J Am Med Dir Assoc 2016;17(9):789-796.
4. Zanker J, et al. Med J Aust 2020;212(1):45-45.e1.