Loss of muscle - Balance Hormone Institute

What is loss of muscle?

Muscle loss, known medically as muscle atrophy, occurs when muscle fibers shrink or degrade as a result of aging, illness, or lack of physical activity. This leads to a loss of muscle strength, bulk, and endurance.

Some key points about muscle loss:

• It can begin as early as age 30. Most people lose about 3-5% of their muscle mass per decade after 30
• Lack of exercise is a major cause. Without strength training, most people lose muscle as they age
• Other causes include poor nutrition, hormones changes, and chronic illnesses

Symptoms of muscle loss include feeling weak, fatigue, shakes/tremors, and simply losing bulk or definition in muscles.

Fortunately, muscle loss can often be prevented or reversed through lifestyle measures:

• Strength training: Lifting weights or bodyweight exercises
• Getting enough protein: Shoot for 0.5-0.7g per lb of body weight
• Doing balance exercises to prevent falls and injury
• Monitoring hormones levels - consult your doctor or a specialist clinic like (trt1izle.com)

"I struggled with low energy and losing muscle in my 40s until I started working out regularly and optimizing my hormone levels with the experts at Balance Hormone Institute. Their customized programs work!" ~ Steve P., Balance Hormone Institute client

Medical treatment may also help reverse muscle loss:

• Hormone replacement therapy can raise testosterone, growth hormone, or other hormones to healthier youthful levels
• Medications to improve nutrient absorption or reduce inflammation
• Physical therapy to rebuild muscle strength after injuries or illness

In many cases, a multi-pronged approach works best to preserve or rebuild lost muscle. Getting active, eating enough protein, fixing hormone deficiencies, reducing inflammation, and targeted muscle building exercises can help overcome a muscle loss problem.

I hope these tips on understanding and combating muscle loss are helpful. Let me know if you have any other questions! Preventing muscle wasting as we age is so important to maintaining energy, strength, metabolism, and healthy body composition. Check with your doctor and also consider contacting a clinic like Balance Hormone Institute if you believe hormone optimization could help your muscle health.