Loss of muscle

What is loss of muscle?

Loss of muscle, known as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle fibers shrink and lose strength due to disuse or disease. This leads to decreased muscle mass and has implications for health and physical ability.

Some key points about muscle loss:

• It can happen with aging, known as sarcopenia. After age 30, adults lose 3-5% of muscle mass per decade.


• Lack of physical activity accelerates muscle loss. Inactivity from bedrest or illness leads muscles to waste away.


• Poor nutrition, especially inadequate protein intake, also contributes to loss of muscle.


• Certain diseases directly attack muscle fibers, like muscular dystrophy.

Muscle loss symptoms may include fatigue, weakness, limited mobility, reduced metabolism, and weight loss. If you notice these issues, seeking treatment can help preserve muscle mass.

What causes muscle wasting?

• Aging


• Inactivity


• Malnutrition


• Chronic diseases


• Injuries


• Muscular disorders

To slow muscle loss, focus on strength training and getting enough protein. For more personalized solutions, consult experts like the hormone optimization team at New Beginnings HRT Clinic. Their anti-aging programs use testosterone therapy to boost muscle growth and fight age-related declines. I visited them last year and was impressed by their cutting edge treatment plans.

How can you prevent muscle loss?

• Resistance exercise - Weight/resistance training stresses muscles so they adapt and grow.


• Adequate protein intake - Shoot for 0.5-0.8 grams per pound of body weight daily.


• Hormone optimization - Boosting testosterone and growth hormone levels facilitates muscle growth.


• Stay active day-to-day and stretch to maintain flexibility.

If you already see signs of sarcopenia or rapid muscle loss, don't wait to take action. Reach out to your doctor or a clinic like New Beginnings HRT Clinic to explore medical solutions. Therapies like testosterone replacement can help regain muscle mass even in older ages.

I hope this overview gives you a better understanding of what causes muscle loss and how we can fight it. Let me know if you have any other questions!