Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss)
Gabriel treats sarcopenia as preventable and reversible with comprehensive approach: resistance training (most important), adequate protein intake (higher than standard recommendations for elderly), optimize anabolic hormones (testosterone, growth hormone peptides if appropriate, DHEA), reduce inflammation, support mitochondrial function, optimize vitamin D, address insulin resistance, and use targeted supplements.
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Gabriel's Approach
Gabriel treats sarcopenia as preventable and reversible with comprehensive approach: resistance training (most important), adequate protein intake (higher than standard recommendations for elderly), optimize anabolic hormones (testosterone, growth hormone peptides if appropriate, DHEA), reduce inflammation, support mitochondrial function, optimize vitamin D, address insulin resistance, and use targeted supplements. Emphasizes sarcopenia is not normal aging but modifiable condition with profound effects on health span (falls, fractures, disability, mortality).
Root Causes
Why Conventional Fails
Physical therapy, nutritional counseling (often inadequate protein recommendations), treat underlying diseases, testosterone replacement in men if deficient, generally sarcopenia underdiagnosed and undertreated.
Sarcopenia often not screened or diagnosed (no routine DEXA for muscle mass), protein recommendations for elderly too low (0.8g/kg inadequate), resistance training not emphasized enough (most important intervention), hormone optimization rarely pursued, inadequate use of proven supplements (creatine, HMB), treated as inevitable aging rather than preventable/reversible condition, reactive (waits for falls and disability) rather than preventive.
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A comprehensive, tiered approach combining supplements, herbs, and advanced therapies
Your Protocol for Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss)
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Essential Protocol
What's Included
- Whey protein or plant-based protein 30-40g/day
- Creatine monohydrate 5g/day (proven effective)
- HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) 3g/day
- Vitamin D3 5000-10,000 IU
Available through Fullscript
Practitioner-Grade Protocol
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What's Included
- Standard Process whole food protocol
Whole food supplements by Standard Process
Complete Protocol
What's Included
- All Practitioner-Grade supplements & herbs
- BPC-157 (tissue repair + gut healing)
- Thymosin Alpha-1 (immune modulation)
Standard Process + Matter peptides
Recommended Supplements
Key Lab Markers
Dietary Guidance
HIGH protein intake (1.2-2.0 g/kg body weight, higher than standard elderly recommendations), protein at every meal especially breakfast, leucine-rich foods (whey, eggs, poultry, beef), adequate calories (malnutrition worsens sarcopenia), healthy fats for hormone production, anti-inflammatory diet, omega-3 rich fish, colorful vegetables and fruits (antioxidants), avoid excessive alcohol, adequate hydration, consider protein shake post-workout.
Lifestyle Factors
Resistance training 2-4x/week (MOST IMPORTANT INTERVENTION - builds muscle at any age), progressive overload (gradually increase weight), adequate protein intake, optimize sleep (growth hormone released during deep sleep), manage chronic inflammation, maintain healthy weight (neither obese nor underweight), stay physically active daily, avoid prolonged sedentary behavior, address chronic diseases, optimize hormones if deficient, social engagement (reduces depression and inactivity).
Recommended Treatments
Mind, Body & Spirit
Evidence-based practices that complement physical treatment protocols
Mind
Body
Resistance Training
strongWeight lifting 2-4x/week most important intervention, builds muscle at any age.
High Protein Diet
strong1.2-2.0 g/kg/day, protein at every meal especially breakfast.
Physical Therapy
strongSupervised exercise program, progressive resistance, fall prevention.
Creatine Supplementation
strongProven to enhance muscle building especially combined with resistance training.
Testosterone Optimization
strongIn men with low testosterone, replacement builds muscle mass.
Nutritional Counseling
moderateEnsure adequate protein and calorie intake.
Spirit
Group Exercise Classes
moderateSocial component improves adherence and reduces isolation.
Curated for Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss)
Traditional supplements via Fullscript
Standard Process + classical TCM
Standard Process + advanced peptide therapy
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