Why does this happen… and who is affected?
While muscles tend to gradually lose weight starting around age 30 (yes, already!), the process intensifies especially around age 60.
The cause?
A cocktail of factors, often combined:
The passage of time, simply put…
With age, some hormones that help muscles (such as IGF-1 or growth hormone) decrease. Muscle recovery is slower, nutrient absorption becomes less efficient… in short, the body weakens.
Habits that are detrimental to muscles
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