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- Title
Dietary Protein and Physical Exercise for the Treatment of Sarcopenia.
- Authors
Nasso, Rosarita; D'Errico, Antonio; Motti, Maria Letizia; Masullo, Mariorosario; Arcone, Rosaria
- Abstract
Sarcopenia is a multifactorial age-related disorder that causes a decrease in muscle mass, strength, and function, leading to alteration of movement, risk of falls, and hospitalization. This article aims to review recent findings on the factors underlying sarcopenia and the strategies required to delay and counteract its symptoms. We focus on molecular factors linked to ageing, on the role of low-grade chronic and acute inflammatory conditions such as cancer, which contributes to the onset of sarcopenia, and on the clinical criteria for its diagnosis. The use of drugs against sarcopenia is still subject to debate, and the suggested approaches to restore muscle health are based on adequate dietary protein intake and physical exercise. We also highlight the difference in the amount and quality of amino acids within animal- and plant-based diets, as studies have often shown varying results regarding their effect on sarcopenia in elderly people. In addition, many studies have reported that non-pharmacological approaches, such as an optimization of dietary protein intake and training programs based on resistance exercise, can be effective in preventing and delaying sarcopenia. These approaches not only improve the maintenance of skeletal muscle function, but also reduce health care costs and improve life expectancy and quality in elderly people.
- Subjects
PLANT-based diet; MUSCLE mass; DIETARY proteins; OLDER people; MEDICAL care costs
- Publication
Clinics & Practice, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 4, p1451
- ISSN
2039-7283
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3390/clinpract14040117