Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is a medical condition that involves a gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, which can occur as a normal part of aging. It is estimated that 10-13% of people aged 65 years or older are affected by sarcopenia. Its causes are not completely understood, but likely involve a combination of hormonal change…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 30× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2832-4048 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Sarcopenia is a medical condition that involves a gradual loss of muscle mass and strength, which can occur as a normal part of aging. It is estimated that 10-13% of people aged 65 years or older are affected by sarcopenia. Its causes are not completely understood, but likely involve a combination of hormonal changes, reduced physical activity, and poor nutrition. Sarcopenia is associated with an increased risk of falls, disability, and reduced quality of life. There are various ways to prevent or manage sarcopenia, including physical activity, increased protein intake, and adequate nutrition. Further research is needed to understand the causes of sarcopenia and to develop better treatments.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 30 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Sarcopenia, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Skeletal Muscle (ISSN 2832-4048).

Journal editorial board
Gerhard Meissner · United States Min Du · United States Jeong-Rae Kim · South Korea

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