Tratamiento integral de la sarcopenia senil

Abstract

its treatment. Sarcopenia is a condition that involves decrease in muscle mass, strength and function. It compromises the life quality of an elderly untill disability. Physiological aging predisposes a catabolic state due to protein synthesis decrement and an increase in muscle fibers destruction. The Report of the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People (EWSOP) proposes diagnosis based on the decrement in muscle mass, strength and physical performance. The best overall therapeutic approach comprises the combination of an adequate nutritional intake and an exercise program. Nutritional management tools that have evidence of their benefit is a high protein diet, supplementation with branched-chain amino acids and vitamin D. Currently there are several exercise programs that ensure a progressive muscle gain and even prevent sarcopenic status. Not to downplay aerobic exercise, flexibility and balance that together improve the pacients’ mobility. It is necessary to continue with well-structured studies around nutritional treatment and exercise combined together to complete its benefits in the management of sarcopenia.