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

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

doi:10.3390/nu14010052

Nutrients (Dec 2021)

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

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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Patricia S. Rogeri: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Rudyard Zanella: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Gabriel L. Martins: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Matheus D. A. Garcia: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Geovana Leite: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Rebeca Lugaresi: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Sandro O. Gasparini: Laboratory of Applied Nutrition and Metabolism, School of Physical Education and Sport, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Giovana A. Sperandio: Sports Medicine Group, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Casa de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil
Luis Henrique B. Ferreira: Research Group on Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba 81530-000, Brazil
Tacito P. Souza-Junior: Research Group on Metabolism, Nutrition and Strength Training, Federal University of Parana, Curitiba 81530-000, Brazil
Antonio Herbert Lancha: Laboratory of Clinical Investigation 26-Experimental Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical School Hospital das Clinicas, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo 05508-030, Brazil

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/nu14010052
Journal volume & issue: Vol. 14, no. 1
p. 52

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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.

Published in Nutrients

ISSN: 2072-6643 (Online)
Publisher: MDPI AG
Country of publisher: Switzerland
LCC subjects: Technology: Home economics: Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/nutrients

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