of muscle mass and physical strength. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a predefined age-related condition. It’s now recognized as a specific disorder with significant implications for quality of life.
Why does this happen… and who is affected?
While muscles tend to gradually lose weight starting around age 30 (yes, already!), the process intensifies especially around age 60. The cause? A cocktail of factors, often combined:
The passage of time, simply put…
With age, some hormones that help muscles (such as IGF-1 or growth hormone) decrease. Muscle recovery is slower,
