Sarcopenic Support Plan

Sarcopenia is the age-related degenerative loss of muscle protein mass, strength, and endurance. It leads to increased morbidity as you age, especially after the age of 40. In the developed world, roughly 40% of the population is sarcopenic. Physically inactive people can lose as much as 3% to 5% of their muscle mass per decade after age 30. 

Sarcopenia is a significant component in the development of frailty.  It is a syndrome characterized by the progressive and generalized loss of mass and strength, resulting in physical disability, falls and fractures, loss of independence, immobility, and death. 

Sarcopenia is often caused by:

• Biological aging leads to reduced activity of anabolic (repair and build) hormones such as DHEA, testosterone, estradiol (in women), and thyroid hormones (sluggish thyroid). 
• Poor liver detoxification keeps the body in a catabolic (wear and tear) state. 
• Elevated levels of cortisol, leading to weight gain. 
• Lack of exercise. 
• Poor absorption of proteins.

The Leaf to Life ® Sarcopenic Support Plan, coupled with the holistic vitality diet and lifestyle medicine (read the book “Inner Revolution, Outer Vitality”):

• Support muscle strength and recovery. 
• Provide herbs and nutrients to improve minerals (such as calcium and magnesium) absorption and retention of bone-building material.  
• To modulate cortisol (stress hormones) level.