The Claim

Aging is associated with an accelerated rate of loss of lean muscle mass and bone mass in humans.

What the research says

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Supports
60score
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Description
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In plain English

As people get older, they naturally lose muscle and bone mass at a faster rate than when they were younger.

See the scientific wording

Aging naturally accelerates the loss of lean muscle and bone mass.

Why this might work

As people age, their muscles and bones become less responsive to signals that build tissue, while signals that break down tissue become stronger. This causes muscle and bone to shrink over time because the body stops making enough new tissue to replace what is lost.

Verified mechanismbased on 5 studies

What the research says

5 studies

  1. Study: Physical activity, protein consumption, and loss of muscle mass in older adult participants of the ELSA-Brazil study

    As people get older, they tend to lose muscle, and this study shows that older adults who don’t eat enough protein lose even more muscle — proving that muscle loss is a real part of aging.

  2. Study: Biological age-acceleration in relation to muscle mass, strength and function: findings from the Hertfordshire Cohort Study.

    As people get older, their bodies age at different speeds, and this study found that those who age faster tend to have weaker muscles and more muscle-related problems, especially women. So yes, aging does make you lose muscle faster.

  3. Study: Effect of Perioperative Physical Activity on Skeletal Muscle Loss 6 Months After Esophageal Cancer Surgery

    Older people in this study lost more muscle than younger ones, even when doctors tried to help them stay active. This shows that getting older naturally makes you lose muscle faster.

  4. Study: The loss of skeletal muscle strength, mass, and quality in older adults: the health, aging and body composition study.

    As people get older, their muscles naturally get smaller and weaker, and this study shows that muscle mass decreases by about 1% each year in older adults. So yes, aging does cause faster loss of muscle over time.

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