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Patrick N Siparsky¹, Donald T Kirkendall², William E Garrett¹

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Summary

Aging athletes face muscle loss (sarcopenia), impacting activity and life quality. This review explores muscle changes, contributing factors like nutrition and hormones, and potential drug treatments for this condition.

Keywords:

SARMs aging athlete muscle aging sarcopenia

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Area of Science:

Gerontology
Sports Medicine
Muscle Physiology

Background:

Muscle physiology in aging athletes is complex, with sarcopenia (age-related lean muscle mass decrease) significantly affecting activity and quality of life.
Understanding these changes is crucial for maintaining health and performance in older athletes.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the microscopic and macroscopic changes in muscle associated with aging in athletes.
To identify key contributing factors, such as nutrition and hormonal shifts.
To explore potential pharmacologic agents currently in clinical trials for managing age-related muscle loss.

Main Methods:

This is a review article.
Evidence Level 5.

Main Results:

The review details the multifaceted physiological alterations in muscle tissue occurring with advanced age.
It highlights the significant roles of nutritional status and hormonal fluctuations in exacerbating muscle decline.
Emerging pharmacologic interventions show promise in clinical trials.

Conclusions:

Age-related muscle loss in athletes is a complex issue with significant health implications.
Addressing factors like nutrition and hormones, alongside exploring new treatments, is vital.
Pharmacologic agents in development may offer new avenues for managing sarcopenia in aging athletes.