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Sarcopenia

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sarcopenia:

who the disease is affect mostly

sarcopenia usually affects people over the age of 75. it’s non-communicable disease.

Signs and symptoms of sarcopenia:

  • difficulty doing everyday tasks​

  • reduced mobility​

  • reduced muscle mass​

  • weakness

  • Frailty

signs & symptoms

Risk factor of sarcopenia:

Risk factors

The risk factors of sarcopenia are modifiable like:

Immobility, Including a Sedentary Lifestyle.

Unbalanced Diet.

Severe Stress.

Causes of sarcopenia:

Sarcopenia is a slow process caused by many factors including:

a loss of motor neurons and muscle fibers, chronic low-grade inflammation, and decreased physical activity.

causes of sarcopenia

personal health behaviors

this means actions were taken by individuals that affect health or mortality.

personal behaviors to reduce sarcopenia

the two personal health behaviors that can reduce the risk of developing the sarcopenia are:

Physical activities:

help to reduce sarcopenia, especially resistance training or strength training.

how does physical activities affect on sarcopenia?

  • These activities increase muscle strength
  • Strong muscles also give stability and improve balance and coordination. 

physical activities

Exercise  improves blood supply to the muscles and increases their capacity to use oxygen.

Balanced diet, Nutrients That Fight Sarcopenia:

balanced diet

  • Vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency is related to sarcopenia.
  • Omega-3 Fatty Acids.
  • Protein:

Getting protein in your diet directly signals your muscle tissue to build and strengthen, which can slow down the rate of muscle loss.

that is available for sarcopenia:

Medical care preventative of sarcopenia:

  • The main prevention method is resistance and aerobic training.

  • possibly hormone replacement therapy can be appropriate steps to combat muscle deterioration. Maximizing muscle mass can improve older adult's functionality, strength, endurance, and general health.

preventative medical care

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