Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil.
Sports Medicine Group, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil.
Nutrients. 2021 Dec 23;14(1):52. doi: 10.3390/nu14010052.
Sarcopenia is one of the main issues associated with the process of aging. Characterized by muscle mass loss, it is triggered by several conditions, including sedentary habits and negative net protein balance. According to World Health Organization, it is expected a 38% increase in older individuals by 2025. Therefore, it is noteworthy to establish recommendations to prevent sarcopenia and several events and comorbidities associated with this health issue condition. In this review, we discuss the role of these factors, prevention strategies, and recommendations, with a focus on protein intake and exercise.
肌肉减少症是与衰老过程相关的主要问题之一。其特征是肌肉质量的丧失,由多种情况引发,包括久坐的习惯和负氮平衡。根据世界卫生组织的预测,到 2025 年,老年人的数量预计将增加 38%。因此,值得制定建议来预防肌肉减少症和与这一健康问题相关的多种事件和合并症。在这篇综述中,我们讨论了这些因素的作用、预防策略和建议,重点是蛋白质摄入和运动。