Sarcopenia and multimorbidity - NIHR Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre

Loss of muscle mass, known as sarcopenia, can begin as early as your 30s and accelerates with age, inactivity, inadequate protein intake, chronic inflammation, and hormonal imbalance. Early warning signs often appear in daily activities: reduced grip strength, difficulty carrying groceries, unstable balance, slower walking speed, poor posture, and increased fatigue. These symptoms are not simply “normal aging.” They are indicators of declining neuromuscular function, lower anabolic signaling, an