Sarcopenia prevention by Associate Professor Dr. Sanjiv Rampal, an Orthopaedic Consultant in Kuala Lumpur.

Sarcopenia prevention by Associate Professor Dr. Sanjiv Rampal, an Orthopaedic Consultant in Kuala Lumpur. Sarcopenia, the age-related loss of muscle mass and function, can be addressed through various preventive measures, including dietary therapy, vitamin D supplementation, and testosterone replacement when suitable. Higher serum vitamin D levels have shown a correlation with a reduced incidence of falls and fractures in diabetic patients.

The LACE trial highlights the significance of a multifaceted approach to combat age-related decline in function. This underscores the potential advantages of combining exercise, cognitive support, dietary supplementation, and pharmacological intervention to tackle sarcopenia.