Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise

Sarcopenia is one of the main issues associated with the process of aging. Characterized by muscle mass loss, it is triggered by several conditions, including sedentary habits and negative net protein balance. According to World Health Organization, it is expected a 38% increase in older individuals...

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Main Authors: Patricia S. Rogeri, Rudyard Zanella, Gabriel L. Martins, Matheus D. A. Garcia, Geovana Leite, Rebeca Lugaresi, Sandro O. Gasparini, Giovana A. Sperandio, Luis Henrique B. Ferreira, Tacito P. Souza-Junior, Antonio Herbert Lancha
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Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
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author Patricia S. Rogeri
Rudyard Zanella
Gabriel L. Martins
Matheus D. A. Garcia
Geovana Leite
Rebeca Lugaresi
Sandro O. Gasparini
Giovana A. Sperandio
Luis Henrique B. Ferreira
Tacito P. Souza-Junior
Antonio Herbert Lancha
author_facet Patricia S. Rogeri
Rudyard Zanella
Gabriel L. Martins
Matheus D. A. Garcia
Geovana Leite
Rebeca Lugaresi
Sandro O. Gasparini
Giovana A. Sperandio
Luis Henrique B. Ferreira
Tacito P. Souza-Junior
Antonio Herbert Lancha
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description Sarcopenia is one of the main issues associated with the process of aging. Characterized by muscle mass loss, it is triggered by several conditions, including sedentary habits and negative net protein balance. According to World Health Organization, it is expected a 38% increase in older individuals by 2025. Therefore, it is noteworthy to establish recommendations to prevent sarcopenia and several events and comorbidities associated with this health issue condition. In this review, we discuss the role of these factors, prevention strategies, and recommendations, with a focus on protein intake and exercise.
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spelling doaj.art-fab01b4d7da34cbd8a6fc796e472450a2023-11-23T12:03:26ZengMDPI AGNutrients2072-66432021-12-011415210.3390/nu14010052Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and ExercisePatricia S. Rogeri0Rudyard Zanella1Gabriel L. Martins2Matheus D. A. Garcia3Geovana Leite4Rebeca Lugaresi5Sandro O. Gasparini6Giovana A. Sperandio7Luis Henrique B. Ferreira8Tacito P. Souza-Junior9Antonio Herbert Lancha10Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilLaboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilLaboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilLaboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilLaboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilLaboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilLaboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilSports Medicine Group, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilResearch Group on Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba 81530-000, BrazilResearch Group on Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba 81530-000, BrazilLaboratory of Clinical Investigation 26-Experimental Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical School Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, BrazilSarcopenia is one of the main issues associated with the process of aging. Characterized by muscle mass loss, it is triggered by several conditions, including sedentary habits and negative net protein balance. According to World Health Organization, it is expected a 38% increase in older individuals by 2025. Therefore, it is noteworthy to establish recommendations to prevent sarcopenia and several events and comorbidities associated with this health issue condition. In this review, we discuss the role of these factors, prevention strategies, and recommendations, with a focus on protein intake and exercise.https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/1/52proteinagingmetabolismnutritionexercise
spellingShingle Patricia S. Rogeri
Rudyard Zanella
Gabriel L. Martins
Matheus D. A. Garcia
Geovana Leite
Rebeca Lugaresi
Sandro O. Gasparini
Giovana A. Sperandio
Luis Henrique B. Ferreira
Tacito P. Souza-Junior
Antonio Herbert Lancha
Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise
Nutrients
protein
aging
metabolism
nutrition
exercise
title Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise
title_full Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise
title_fullStr Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise
title_full_unstemmed Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise
title_short Strategies to Prevent Sarcopenia in the Aging Process: Role of Protein Intake and Exercise
title_sort strategies to prevent sarcopenia in the aging process role of protein intake and exercise
topic protein
aging
metabolism
nutrition
exercise
url https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/1/52
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