Sarcopenia and Aging: Therapeutic Approaches for Maintaining Muscle Mass.

• Autor(a) principal: Faria, Marcelo Ribeiro
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Latorre, Fernanda Ferradeira, Camelo, Igor Antunes Amorim, Campos, Lucas Amaral, Trindade, Luís Filipe Souza
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/626
• topic: Sarcopenia; Exercício Resistido; Nutrição; Terapias Farmacológicas; Envelhecimento Saudável; Sarcopenia; Resistance Exercise; Nutrition; Pharmacological Therapies; Healthy Aging

Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength in the elderly, represents a significant challenge to public health and quality of life. This review article examined therapeutic approaches for maintaining muscle mass in the elderly. Resistance exercise and strength training emerge as effective interventions, improving not only muscle mass but also functionality. Nutrition plays a crucial role, with adequate intake of proteins and essential nutrients being vital for muscle health. Regular nutritional assessment is essential to identify deficiencies and personalize interventions. Research into pharmacological therapies is evolving, with ongoing investigations into myostatin inhibition, the use of growth hormone, and androgen receptor agonists. However, the long-term safety and effectiveness of these therapies need rigorous evaluation. Challenges include personalizing interventions according to individual needs of the elderly and promoting healthy lifestyle habits from an early age to prevent sarcopenia. Understanding and effectively treating sarcopenia are essential to improving the quality of life and muscle health of the growing elderly population. As we advance in gerontology, it is imperative to continue research and enhance available therapeutic strategies to promote active, independent, and healthy aging.