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Sarcopenia: Your worst enemy in old age! 1. Protein Intake: The Foundation of Muscle Preservation. Forget about the guidelines. That’s for normal population. In your 40s: Start increasing protein intake to 1.2–1.5g/kg body weight per day and continue that to 50s & 60s: as protein synthesis declines with age. Distribute protein evenly across meals (30–40g per meal) for better muscle protein synthesis. 2. Strength Training: The Ultimate Sarcopenia Shield ✔ 40s: 5 days/week of progressive resistanc

Understanding Sarcopenia: Safeguarding Muscle Mass as We Age As we age, muscle mass naturally diminishes, a condition known as sarcopenia. This often-overlooked phenomenon begins as early as age 40, leading to a muscle mass reduction of approximately 8% every decade. Alarmingly, this decline accelerates to 15% per decade after age 70. The impact on our quality of life is profound, as muscles are not solely for movement but are crucial for balance, dexterity, and even vital functions like breathi