Exploring Bone And Muscle Loss And What To Do About It

Loss of both density (osteopenia) and muscle mass (sarcopenia) are two common concerns when it comes to aging. In this episode of The Thorne Podcast, Dr. Frank Lipman and Dr. Robert Rountree explore the causes of bone and muscle mass loss and what you can do about it.

During this episode you’ll learn about:

• Defining sarcopenia [1:56]
  • Sarcopenia: loss of muscle mass [2:18]
  • Sarcopenia and metabolic functions [2:50]
  • Sarcopenia and weight [3:50]
  • Aging and strength training [4:20]
• Aging is a primary factor for difficulty in maintaining muscle mass [5:21]
• Animal protein, healthy aging, and sarcopenia [6:11]
  • Amino Acid Leucine [6:55]
  • BCAA / Amino Complex [7:24]
• Using plant proteins [8:20]
• Collagen and muscle mass [8:50]
  • Collagen and skin health [9:20]
• Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB) [10:28]
  • HMB and muscle mass support [10:35]
• Osteopenia: loss of bone density [11:18]
  • Connected to the body’s inflammatory response [12:12]
  • Body’s acid/base balance [12:46]
• Osteopenia and exercise [13:48]
  • Trampolines for osteopenia [13:55]
  • Osteopenia in astronauts [14:07]
  • Swimming for osteopenia [14:30]
• Osteopenia and diet [15:15]
  • Drinking soda/sugary beverages and negative impact on bone health [15:45]
• Nutrients for Osteopenia and bone health [16:00]
  • Vitamin K [16:30]
  • Calcium [18:01]
  • Magnesium [18:25]
  • Vitamin D [18:30]
• Questions from the community [20:05]
  • How to tell if you have sarcopenia [20:10]
    • Feeling fragility, loss of power in muscle function [20:20]
    • Blood and metabolic profile [20:33]
  • How to tell if you have osteopenia [21:32]
    • Lack of symptoms / getting X-ray done [21:40]
  • Difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis [22:27]
    • Degree of bone loss [22:39]
  • Are sarcopenia and osteopenia genetic? [26:13]
    • Understanding how genes interact could help determine bone health [26:46]
  • When do you treat sarcopenia and osteopenia? [28:00]
    • Active prevention [28:20]

Resources to topics mentioned in this episode:

• Are You at Risk for Osteoporosis?
• Essential Nutrients for Bone Health
• 6 Things You Can Do To Age Better
• One Giant Leap: What Space Travel Has Taught Us About Health on Earth

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