Is sarcopenia the cause of chest tightness and discomfort in autumn and winter? Medical warning: Death rate among 450,000 middle-aged and elderly patients may triple
As winter approaches, the risk of cardiovascular disease increases. Is the reason behind it actually related to sarcopenia? Dr. Ou Hanwen of Hanshi Integrated Functional Medicine Center reminded that the recent temperature drop has caused a sudden increase in the number of people seeking medical treatment for feeling unwell and thinking they have cardiovascular problems. The cause was found to be “sarcopenia”. Although people often mistakenly believe that sarcopenia is far away, after the age of 50, the rate of muscle loss is twice as fast as that of 30 years old. It is not only the main cause of chronic diseases and fractures, but also the root cause of cardiovascular disease and disability.
About 450,000 middle-aged and elderly people in Taiwan suffer from sarcopenia, and the death rate is likely to “expire to triple”
Taiwan will enter a super-aging society in 2025, and it is urgent to solve the problem of muscle loss among the entire population. Affected by work and lifestyle, modern people sit for long periods of time and move less. The proportion of eating out is as high as 94%. Dr. Ou Hanwen reminds people that food is their first priority. Correct dietary concepts are a major factor in staying away from sarcopenia. In addition to paying attention to no Sugar and balanced nutrition, it is also recommended that the public grasp the intake of two key nutrients, “high-quality protein” and “MCT medium chain fatty acids”, to prevent early disease, increase muscle strength, and start a rich second half of life.
According to research, about 40% of elderly people in the Taiwanese community suffer from sarcopenia, which is equivalent to 450,000 people suffering from sarcopenia crisis. As people age, they often feel that their physical strength decreases, and even their walking speed slows down and their strength becomes weaker, which makes them more vulnerable to sarcopenia. The willingness to engage in outdoor activities and exercise is reduced, which accelerates muscle loss and forms a vicious cycle. Dr. Ou Hanwen reminded, “Sarcopenia not only reduces patients’ quality of life, but recent studies have also found that severe sarcopenia may lead to myocardial loss and increase the risk of heart failure. The mortality rate of patients with sarcopenia is about three times that of the general population, which is very harmful. Not to be underestimated.”
Be careful of frequent eating out and improper nutrition, which may lead to “risk muscle”! Three-baseline self-assessed sarcopenia risk among middle-aged and middle-aged people
Dr. Ou Hanwen shared that recently, there has been an increase in the number of patients visiting the clinic due to chronic fatigue and chest tightness. A 50-year-old office worker, due to his busy work schedule and reverse day and night, often ate takeout and instant noodles, resulting in insufficient protein intake, chest tightness, anemia, chronic Fatigue and poor sleep quality were symptoms. After further examination, it was found that the root cause of the problem was sarcopenia. After the examination, the patient was advised to supplement oral nutrition with every meal and exercise. After treatment, in addition to muscle gain, the patient’s daily physical strength and mental energy were significantly improved. Regain confidence in work and life.
The middle-aged and middle-aged people often serve as the main breadwinners of the family. They should pay more attention to the sarcopenia crisis as soon as possible. Faced with the body’s muscle loss that doubles after the age of 40, doctors have proposed three benchmarks to help people self-test, including:
Whether body fat meets the recommended standards of Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare: Men with body fat ≧25% and women with body fat ≧30% are obese, and the muscle ratio is likely to be low (patients with special diseases or needs may need to increase the standard value depending on the situation)
Observe whether the walking speed decreases and whether support is needed when climbing stairs or squatting and standing up.
Try to circle the calf circumference with both hands. If you can’t circle it, you may have a higher risk of muscle loss.
Dr. Ou Hanwen pointed out that people can simply evaluate whether they meet the above standards. If they meet the above standards, it is recommended to seek medical advice as soon as possible and consult a professional doctor to avoid the risk of sarcopenia.
Stay away from sarcopenia and regain control of your life! The two most critical nutrients: high-quality protein and medium-chain fatty acids
To prevent sarcopenia, diet and exercise are indispensable. However, doctors remind: “As the saying goes, ‘30% exercise, 70% food.’ Establishing correct eating habits and supplementing with complete nutrients are the most important factors to stay away from sarcopenia.” The middle-aged and middle-aged people suffer from busy work and frequent eating out, which leads to the formation of sarcopenia. The nutrients required by muscles are insufficient. In addition to planning a balanced nutritional intake according to the Taiwan Health Promotion Administration’s “My Plate”, doctors also recommend that people in need consider oral nutritional supplements that are highly convenient, complete and nutritionally balanced, and sugar-free. Supplement.
As for the selection of nutrients, doctors point out that the most important thing in preventing sarcopenia comes from the intake of two key nutrients: high-quality protein and medium-chain fatty acids. High-quality protein can be used to maintain the growth and development of the human body, while medium-chain fatty acids can increase muscle mass and improve health. Sports performance and even cognitive ability are improved, and medium-chain fatty acids are metabolized faster and absorbed more efficiently, which is 5-8 times that of general fat absorption (long-chain fatty acids).
In addition, doctors also remind that proper exercise can build muscle mass. It is recommended that middle-aged and middle-aged people combine weight training with diet and supplement with complete nutrients to build muscle early, stay away from sarcopenia, and regain control of life.
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