Muscle loss in midlife: The hidden risk you shouldn’t ignore

Why muscle loss in your 40s could be the biggest threat to your health (and what to do about it)
Did you know that your muscle mass could be silently slipping away, setting you up for a less active and independent future? It’s time to face the truth about sarcopenia - muscle loss isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about your health, independence, and longevity.
Key Takeaways:
• Understand the urgency: Why you need to think about addressing muscle loss now, in your 40s, is crucial to maintaining your strength, metabolism, and overall health as you age.
• Practical steps you can take: Learn how simple, sustainable changes in your exercise and nutrition routine can make a significant difference in preserving muscle mass.
• Hormones and muscle loss: Find out how the hormonal shifts of perimenopause accelerate muscle loss and what you can do to counteract it.

Sneak peek: “Muscle loss isn’t just about making it harder to do your gym workout or those sorts of things. It’s actually a key player in maintaining our metabolism, and reducing our risk of chronic diseases.”
Ready to take control of your muscle health? The sooner you start, the better your chances of staying active, strong, and independent well into your later years.
Listen to the full episode now to learn how to protect your muscle mass and ensure a healthier future.
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• PerimenoGO (theperimenopau...)
• Vitamin D (www.theperimen...)

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