How to Prevent Losing Muscle Mass

Learn how to prevent losing muscle mass through lifestyle modification and hormone therapy.

Losing muscle mass is one of the less-desirable side effects of aging.  As we age, hormone levels that help our bodies maintain muscle mass decline. According to the Mayo Clinic, the muscle atrophy process, called aging sarcopenia, begins around the age of 25 in normal, healthy individuals.  Loss of muscle tissue is most noticeable starting at the age of 65.

Hormones are Key

While an active lifestyle that includes regular resistance training is critical for maintaining healthy muscles and bones, optimal hormones for growth of muscle tissue must be present in the body.  Unfortunately, it is difficult for aging adults to enjoy youthful strength and energy levels that are typically experienced by younger individuals.

Hormones like hgh (Human Growth Hormone) and testosterone are abundant in a young adult’s body.  These two hormones are among the most important compounds that contribute to a person’s biology as it pertains to a youthful state.

The Big T 

In men, the hormone testosterone, which is manufactured in the testes, is responsible for many of the traits and characteristics that makes a man a man.  Improved testosterone levels in men can result in the following:

• Muscle Growth
• Strength Gains
• Increased Energy
• Youthful Appearance

Many men and women spend enormous sums of money on the black market to obtain testosterone and testosterone analogues.  The fact is, these substances are dangerous, illegal and expensive.  There have been countless instances of death and serious injury that have resulted from the use and acquisition of illegal anabolic steroids.

How to Increase Hormone Levels

In the article How to Naturally Increase HGH Levels, tips and lifestyle modification suggestions are provided that can be made to naturally increase the production of hgh.  While following these tips alone will be of great assistance to many, sometimes alternative means of hormone replacement must be sought.

It is beyond the scope of this article to recommend any health care providers or drug suppliers that can be used for natural hormone replacement.  However, I must offer a word of advice when it comes to seeking alternative steroids or hormone providers.  Many people use the internet to pose as legitimate hormone and steroid suppliers.  Be careful not to seek advice from message boards or internet forums as they are the most common means for fraudulent transactions.

Where to Get Hormones Legitimately

Instead of using a black market supplier, you should seek out legitimate, professional institutions that offer alternative medicine and hormone replacement services.  Many such credible institutions use legitimate, traditional marketing practices rather than luring people into message board chats.

By visiting the websites of legitimate professional hormone replacement practitioners, you can view success stories associated with lifestyle modification and hormone replacement therapy.  It may be necessary to request additional, detailed information by contacting the institution directly.

Regain Youth

Loss of muscle mass is a reality as we grow older.  However, it is possible to regain strength and muscle and a youthful appearance.

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Health Benefits of Resistance Training