Muscle loss
What is muscle loss
Aging is responsible for a slow erosion of muscles. From the age of 30, muscle tissue muscle tissue gradually degenerates of the order of 3 to 8% per decade. It results in a significant effect on muscle strength.
The main causes
The age-related muscle loss is a multifactorial phenomenon including: the imbalance of protein metabolism, loss of muscle tenderness, decreased appetite, reduced physical activity …
The main risks
The consequences of muscle loss appear very late. In fact, losing muscle doesn’t cause pain. At first it’s difficil to detect. However, it can lead to a pathology : sarcopenia
