Put the SQUEEZE on muscle wasting with this simple recipe
Friend, it’s no big SHOCKER that many of us lose some strength as we get older…
But for some folks, it’s a DEVASTATING turn of events.
Because what could happen is a DISABLING loss of muscle… a.k.a. “muscle wasting,” a condition known as sarcopenia.
That could lead to frailty… and a STEEP decline in independence.
That’s not all…
Because letting muscle mass waste away could also INCREASE your risk of death!
In fact, the strongest folks over age 60 have HALF the death rate of those who are weakest.
Fortunately, there’s something you can do.
The latest research out of Asia shows which ingredients could provide the RIGHT combo for preserving muscle strength and function…
Including being able to move around the way you’d like to…
Well into your golden years.
There’s no “magic pill” for keeping your muscles strong…
But according to one group of experts, there is a recipe for supporting muscle health… and keeping sarcopenia at bay.
It involves just a few simple ingredients:
- dietary protein
- leucine
- L-carnitine
- HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)
- vitamin D.
Now, you already know that you’ve got to consume protein-rich foods — especially animal proteins, a.k.a. meat.
According to research, eating even MODERATE amounts of both red and white meat helps our bodies continue to BUILD muscle as we get older… and could help keep our muscle from DETERIORATING.
But some folks aren’t able to consume enough meat to make enough of a difference in their muscles… either because of loss of appetite… digestive issues… or nutritional challenges.
That’s what makes supplementing with essential amino acids… like leucine and L-carnitine… so important.
BOTH of these are known for their muscle-building brawn…
And not just for bodybuilders!
They could also help older folks… especially if you’re able to work a little exercise into your routine. (Nothing crazy, I promise!)
Now, HMB may sound unfamiliar… but it’s actually produced by our own bodies, when they break down leucine.
Turns out, supplementing with it could help TURBOCHARGE the process of shoring up muscle strength…
Which is why athletes have been particularly interested in it.
But according to a 2019 meta-analysis, it could specifically help older folks with sarcopenia or frailty…
Without having to LIFT A FINGER!
Now, the icing on the cake is vitamin D… particularly if your levels are insufficient… or if you’re deficient.
You’ve read right here in eAlert how low D levels could put you in the crosshairs for disability…
As this vitamin plays a CRUCIAL role in muscle tissue development… repair… and function.
Thing is, it’s so incredibly common for folks to be at least a little lacking in the “sunshine vitamin”… especially those with mobility issues who can’t stay active in the outdoors!
My guess is… MOST folks could use SOME extra supply of vitamin D.
When you’re supplementing with it… make sure it’s a form known as vitamin D3, which is the one our bodies can most easily use.
To cut down on your pill load, you can also find HMB and vitamin D3 together in one formula… like in Life Extension’s Wellness Code Muscle Strength & Restore Formula.
One of the best sources of leucine is whey protein…
But you can also find leucine and L-carnitine together in one amino acid complex.
To your strong muscles,
Sarah Reagan
Source:
“Muscle health: Sarcopenia expert group recommends protein, leucine, HMB, vitamin D supplementation” – Nutra-ingredients.com
http://files.constantcontact.com/d133df39001/ed1d3905-02a8-4704-8af2-a88ab87c97bf.pdf
