Advances in Gerontology · 2019
The sarcopenia: a multicomponent strategy for therapy (review of literature)
By Bulgakova SV, Treneva EV, Zakharova NO et al.
Sarcopenia is an age-related loss of muscle mass, accompanied by a decrease in muscle function and/or strength, is increasingly recognized as a major risk factor for adverse outcomes in the weak elderly. The proven Association between hypodynamia, low-calorie diet, insufficient protein intake, and sarcopenia in older individuals suggests that exercise and targeted dietary supplements may have a significant therapeutic effect on the treatment and prevention of this condition. In this literature review, we summarize available data on the positive effects of various therapeutic interventions on muscle tissue.