Muscle loss, also known as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle cells shrink or degrade as a result of disuse, poor nutrition, aging, or disease. This leads to reduced muscle mass and strength. Some key points about muscle loss include:
- It can happen at any age but tends to accelerate after age 30. The average person loses about 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade after age 30.
- Several factors can speed up muscle loss, like sedentary lifestyle, illnesses, injuries, poor protein intake, and hormonal changes. Muscle growth depends on physical activity and diet.
- Symptoms involve feeling weaker, fatigue, weight loss, reduced mobility, loose skin where muscle bulk is lost. Monitoring strength and function can help assess rate of muscle loss.
- Preventing muscle loss relies on strength training and protein consumption. Aim for at least 30g protein per meal, 2 strength sessions per week. Compound lifts, moderate weights, and progressive overload help build muscle.
- Treatment may involve exercise, protein supplements, and in some cases, testosterone therapy under medical supervision. Testosterone aids muscle growth in both men and women.
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