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Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss) Treatment in Santa Cruz
10 holistic practitioners in Santa Cruz who can help with Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
10 Practitioners
1 Treatments
6+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to 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 infla...
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IV Nutrient Therapy
Key Supplements
- 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
- Omega-3 4g/day (reduces inflammation and muscle breakdown)
- Leucine (BCAA) 3-5g/day
Key Lab Markers
- DEXA scan (measure muscle mass and bone density)
- Testosterone (total and free)
- IGF-1, growth hormone
- Vitamin D
Practitioners in Santa Cruz for Sarcopenia (Age-Related Muscle Loss)
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#1
93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(89)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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93GPS
Santa Cruz Family Acupuncture
Spring Smith, L.Ac·L.Ac, Diplomate of Oriental Medicine, CA Board licensed, award-winning
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(76)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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91GPS
Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Donna Leight, LAc, OMD & Dr. Holly Guzman, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD (both practitioners), Dr. Guzman is educator and speaker
4.9(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(42)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Jessica Powell Acupuncture
Jessica Powell, DAHM, L.Ac·DAHM, L.Ac, Certified National Acupuncture Detox Specialist, 15 years experience
5.0(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(58)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Santa Cruz CORE
Dr. Amberlee Rose, DAOM & Multiple Practitioners·DAOM, L.Ac, multiple licensed practitioners
4.8(0)
Santa Cruz, CA
Acupuncture
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