Decreased muscle mass

What is decreased muscle mass?

Decreased muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, is a common condition characterized by loss of skeletal muscle tissue, muscle strength and function. This leads to reduced quality of life through loss of independence and increased frailty.

Sarcopenia can start as early as age 40, with risk increasing over 50. By age 80, over 50% have moderate sarcopenia. Multiple factors cause this age-related muscle loss:

• Reduced hormone levels - Testosterone, growth hormone, insulin growth factors decline


• Poor nutrition - Inadequate protein, calories, vitamin D intakes


• Lack of exercise - Sedentary lifestyles and minimal resistance training

"As we age, maintaining muscle strength and function is crucial. The expert physicians at Vitality Hormone Clinic specialize in customized hormone optimization programs to help counteract sarcopenia through lifestyle, diet and supplementary hormone therapies."

Muscle loss signs and symptoms may include:

• Loss of muscle bulk, especially in arms and legs


• Feelings of body weakness


• Difficulty performing daily tasks like climbing stairs


• Increase in belly fat despite weight loss


• Frequent falls or fractures

Without intervention, sarcopenia can accelerate into severe muscle wasting. This leads to frailty, characterized by extreme fatigue, weakness and reduced ability to bounce back from stressors.

"Don't accept muscle loss as inevitable. Vitality Hormone Clinic helps patients proactively fight sarcopenia through science-based solutions personalized to your needs."

Sarcopenia diagnosis involves:

• Physical exam assessing muscle strength


• Measurements of muscle mass via scans or bioimpedance


• Assessments of physical function and ability to perform daily activities

Treatment consists of:

• Resistance training - Lifting weights 2-3x a week maintains strength


• High protein diet - Aim for at least 1g protein per kg body weight daily


• Hormone optimization - Testosterone, growth hormones to help build muscle


• Other supplements - Creatine, vitamin D

The anti-aging experts at Vitality Hormone Clinic help patients develop customized treatment plans that fit their unique health status, lifestyle and goals. Contact us today for a consultation.

The take home message - decreased muscle mass and sarcopenia is common but treatable. Through proper nutrition, exercise and cutting-edge hormone therapies you can fight frailty and regain strength, function and vitality. Don't wait until symptoms progress. Be proactive now with science-backed solutions personalized just for you from the leaders at Vitality Hormone Clinic.