#91. Stop Wasting Away- Why Sarcopenia Is the Hidden Health Crisis After 45 (and how to combat it)

Are you wasting away without knowing?This podcast episode delves into the topic of sarcopenia, a silent and gradual muscle loss that begins in the 30s and accelerates in the 40s and 50s. Mike emphasises the importance of muscle as a metabolic engine, medicine, joint protector, glucose disposal system, and longevity lever. Mike Shares provides evidence-based steps to combat sarcopenia, including resistance training, increased protein intake, and tracking functional strength.TakeawaysSarcopenia: Silent Muscle LossResistance Training and Protein IntakeFunctional Strength TrackingChapters00:00 Steps to Combat Sarcopenia