In the Senior Chinese Society, the Relationship Between Sarcopenia, Body Health, and Protein Intake

Title

In the Senior Chinese Society, the Relationship Between Sarcopenia, Body Health, and Protein Intake

Author

1. Yicheng Wang, Postdoctoral Researcher, East China Normal University, Shanghai, China

Abstract

Sarcopenia, a gradual reduction in the quantity and function of muscles that occurs with age, is one of the most significant contributors to poor health outcomes and impairment in the elderly. This research report examines dietary protein's role in avoiding sarcopenia and the relationship between protein consumption and muscle health in an older Chinese population. Through a comprehensive review of the relevant literature, this study highlights the prevalence of sarcopenia, the impact of dietary habits, and the potential benefits of protein-rich diets. These findings highlight the importance of protein consumption for muscle function and provide dietary recommendations to encourage healthy aging in China's geriatric population.

Sarcopenia, a significant medical issue for older people, is the progressive loss of muscle tissue and functioning as a result of aging. This study delves into the correlation between protein intake and muscle health in the Chinese elderly, specifically how dietary protein may help prevent sarcopenia. This paper summarises the present state of knowledge on sarcopenia, its effects on nutrition, and the possible advantages of protein-rich diets by reviewing the relevant literature in great detail. Dietary suggestions to promote healthy aging in the older Chinese population are suggested by the results, highlighting the need for sufficient protein consumption to maintain muscle health.

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Conclusion

Older Chinese people need to consume a sufficient quantity of protein in their diet in order to avoid sarcopenia and retain strong muscles. Protein has a critical role in sustaining muscular strength; thus, seniors must consume adequate protein. The elderly may be able to preserve their functional autonomy and experience an improvement in their quality of life if they are encouraged to consume a diet that is rich in protein and diverse. For this reason, it is of the utmost importance to continue putting public health policies into effect and to conduct research to satisfy the nutritional requirements of this expanding population.

Author Contrubution

The author confirms sole responsibility for the following: study conception and design, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results, and manuscript preparation.

Funding

The authors did not receive any specific grants from funding agencies in the public, commercial, or non-profit sectors for the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

Conflict of Interest

All authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

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Acknowledgements

I thank the following individuals for their expertise and assistance in all aspects of our study and for their help in writing the manuscript. I am also grateful for the insightful comments given by anonymous peer reviewers. Everyone's generosity and expertise have improved this study in myriad ways and saved me from many errors.