Loss of muscle

What is loss of muscle?

Muscle loss, also known as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle fibers shrink or degrade as a result of disuse or disease. This leads to weakness, fatigue, and reduced quality of life.

Some key points about muscle loss:

• It can happen at any age but is common as we get older (age-related muscle loss is also called sarcopenia)


• Many factors can accelerate muscle loss, like poor nutrition, immobility, and chronic diseases


• Muscle cells shrink in size and protein content decreases


• Leads to loss of strength, endurance, and ability to perform daily activities


• Can increase risk of falls and fractures in the elderly

How can you prevent or treat loss of muscle? Here are some key strategies:

• Resistance training: Lifting weights triggers muscle growth. This is key for preserving muscle.


• Protein intake: Consuming adequate protein, especially leucine-rich proteins, provides amino acids to build muscle.


• Move more: Simply using your muscles regularly prevents wasting. Get walking!


• Manage diseases: Improving conditions like diabetes and heart disease reduces complications leading to wasting.

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Now back to mechanisms behind muscle wasting...

The specific cellular pathways leading to loss involve protein breakdown outpacing protein production. Inflammation and oxidative stress also play a role. In some diseases, poor nutrient delivery due to reduced blood flow can...