SARCOPENIA

SYMPTOMS

• Muscle weakness
• Reduced stamina
• Weakened immunity
• Mobility problems

ROOT CAUSES

• Nutritional deficiencies
• Digestive dysfunction (especially stomach acid)
• Hormone imbalance (particularly low DHEA, low testosterone, low growth hormone, elevated cortisol)
• Cachexia (tissue wasting from diseases like cancer)
• Neurodegenerative disease
• Aging
• Increased oxidative stress
• Weight issues (low body weight and obesity)
• Inactivity
• Genetics
• Race and gender

Recommended Food

A mixture of plant and animal protein sources can be effective in supplying amino acids for muscle tissue. Some people do well on plant protein sources, but others need an ample amount of animal protein for optimal results.

The general recommendation for protein intake for adults is approximately 50 grams daily. Some patients require closer to 100 grams for muscle-mass growth.

Foods to Avoid

Avoid simple sugars and process foods that are devoid of nutrients.

The top 7 vitamins and supplements have shown to help Sarcopenia:

Prescription for Natural Cures by James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.M.D.

Super Prescription # 1 Whey Protein - LifeSource Product Blend 25 grams of the powder form in a shake. A number of studies have verified that whey protein is indeed a valid and safe way to provide essential amino acids for muscle growth.

Super Prescription # 2 Amino Acid Formula - LifeSource Product Take as directed on label. Make sure it contains branched-chain essential amino acids, including the ones most critical for your muscles: L-leucine, L-isoleucine, and L-valine.

Super Prescription # 3 Creatine Monohydrate - LifeSource Product Take 5 grams daily. It is used for muscle cells for energy and to hold water inside muscle tissue to enhance muscle mass.

Super Prescription # 4 Vitamin D - LifeSource Product Take 5,000 IU daily with a meal. Research shows vitamin D deficiency contributes to a loss of muscle mass.

Super Prescription # 5 Fish Oil - LifeSource Product Take 1,000 mg of combines DHEA and EPA. Omega-3 rich fish oil reduces muscle inflammation.

Super Prescription # 6 Betaine HCL with pepsin Take 1 to 3 capsules with each regular meal to improve breakdown and absorption.

Super Prescription # 7 Magnesium - LifeSource Product Take 250 mg twice daily to support muscle health and growth.

General Recommendations

Being inactive is a big risk for sarcopenia. Patients who are bedridden can lose up to 9% of their lower-extremity muscle mass. We recommend resistance training two to three times weekly to help build muscle. Work with a certified trainer so that all your muscle groups are being enhanced.

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