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  • Sarcopenia, characterized by age-related muscle mass and function decline, is a significant comorbidity.
  • It exacerbates existing conditions, diminishes daily living activities, and increases healthcare expenditures.
  • Despite growing recognition, sarcopenia as a comorbidity often receives less clinical attention than primary diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance on sarcopenia management.
  • To review current information on sarcopenia treatments, emphasizing lifestyle modifications.
  • To discuss the role of dietary and exercise interventions in mitigating sarcopenia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review utilizing PubMed search from 1997-2023.
  • Search terms included "sarcopenia," "muscle wasting," "geriatrics," "ageing," "diet," and "exercise."
  • Inclusion of peer-reviewed articles, seminal papers, and relevant supportive literature.

Main Results:

  • Pharmacological interventions for sarcopenia are limited due to side effects and lack of robust scientific support.
  • Dietary and exercise interventions are highlighted as primary strategies for managing sarcopenia.
  • A holistic approach focusing on lifestyle modification is presented as crucial for reducing sarcopenia's incidence and severity.

Conclusions:

  • Lifestyle modifications, particularly diet and exercise, are essential for preventing and managing sarcopenia.
  • A comprehensive approach is recommended over pharmacological treatments for most sarcopenia cases.
  • Further research and clinical attention are warranted for sarcopenia as a critical comorbidity.