How Leucine in Whey Helps Prevent Muscle Loss

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By Dr. Mercola

The loss of muscle mass that occurs with age is known as sarcopenia, the most obvious cause of which is inactivity. Sarcopenia can progress at a rate of approximately 0.8% skeletal muscle loss per year from the fifth decade in adult life.1 It has an estimated prevalence of 10% in adults older than 60 years,2 rising to more than 50% in adults older than 80 years.3,4

Your diet also plays a role, as your muscles need sufficient amounts of protein to stay viable, as does your ability to …read more

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