Aging, Sarcopenia, Protein, Exercise and More: Giulia Coletta, PhD(c)

We lose approximately 1% of our muscle mass after the age of 40. Ahhh – 1% - what’s the big deal, right? Well – for the muscular athlete, the 3% lost from age 40-43 may be barely noticeable, but what about the 25% lost by age 65 in the unconditioned office worker who doesn’t have much extra muscle to begin with? It can dramatically reduce function and decrease both quality and years of life. But the application of the research isn’t limited to aging. It also can bring benefits to surgical out...