4K views · 55 reactions | Sarcopenia, also known as muscle loss, is a common condition that affects 10% of adults who are over 50 years old. Although some of the causes of sarcopenia are a natural consequence of aging, others are preventable. | Diet vs Disease with Joe Leech - MSc Nutrition & Dietetics | Facebook

Most people believe that muscle and bone loss is just an inevitable part of aging. But did you know that bone loss can actually be reverted? The primary cause of bone loss is a decline in the body's ability to use protein effectively, coupled with inadequate protein intake. This leads to weaker bones and muscles, increasing vulnerability to falls and fractures. Fortunately, there's a way to turn things around! Protein is vital to healthy aging, stopping and reversing muscle loss and preserving a