From the age of 30, a gradual loss of muscle mass begins, which can amount to between 0.3 and 1.3 percent per year. If this process is left unchecked, approximately 30 to 50 percent of muscle mass could be lost by the age of 80, warns Prof. Dr. med. Cornel C. Sieber, former chairman of the DGIM and specialist in geriatric medicine. To slow down this decline, regular exercise and a protein-rich diet are crucial factors in maintaining muscle strength as we age.
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