5 Ways to Prevent and Reverse Sarcopenia

Stave off the loss of skeletal muscle with a combination of foods proven to work

Muscle loss is an inevitable consequence of aging, but some people lose muscle far quicker than they should. Make sure you're not one of them by exercising and eating right.Anatoliy Karlyuk/Shutterstock

Omega-3 fats, whey, and exercise are just three of the effective ways to fight sarcopenia off before it strikes.

A form of muscle loss, sarcopenia is a common condition affecting up to 12 percent of older adults. The progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength is linked to an increased risk of physical disability, poor quality of life, and death.