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Yes, like the old saying that a broken clock is right twice a day!
Yes, thank you for the info @Limon9.... it is confusing and a little depressing. Is there no way to stop losing muscle mass except for taking rapamycin? I have lost a lot of muscle in the last few years even though my life is basically the same with moderate hiking and some light weight lifting. @Blossom have you noticed stronger muscles since taking rapa?
Are you familiar with blood flow restriction? I bought some BFR bands and use them.
I don’t think I’ve been in it long enough yet to notice any difference in muscles. I did have some sarcopenia starting in about 2016-2017 that I reversed with lifestyle measures like walking with a weighted vest, sprints and BFR bands as mentioned above.
In the current environmental conditions, muscle mass is bound to deteriorate with age. Decline in the anabolic/protective hormones, decline in digestive efficiency, impaired autophagy and whatnot all contribute. But rapamycin may help some people.
Thank you. I am wary of its other side effects like possible skin cancer and diabetes. Do you take rapamycin? .
I don't take it, no. Those indications are something I want to research in the future though.
Thanks Blossom! Do let us know any changes as you continue with the rapamycin.....appreciate it.
Will do!
What do you think of HMB? Have you ever taken it to preserve muscle mass? What is HMB and Why Could it be Important for Aging Muscles?.
Hmm, this is the first I've heard of it, so I can't really comment. Just googling it, I don't think I would personally take a metabolite of an amino acid, as I generally don't do well with isolated amino acids themselves.
Okay, thank you for your input. ♥
In case you did not notice this recent thread.
Yes, thanks David, I am following this other thread.... I could not tell from the title if it was the hesperidin in the orange juice itself they were talking about or adding powdered hesperidin to the orange juice. But I must say that my husband drinks at least 2-3 full glasses of commercial orange juice a day (for many years) and is just recently been noticing some sarcopenia himself and he is a big strong man, very fit and active. I don't drink orange juice myself unles it is fresh squeezed.In case you did not notice this recent thread.
Hesperidin in 1 glass of orange juice reverses sarcopenia, lowers inflammation, & restores IGF-1 (age related muscle loss)
Cool research as OJ is commonly accessible, nice effect on restoring igf-1 lowering inflammation and reversing muscle loss in aging (and probably myelin repair for brain function too), and its effect is in already aged mice so can be taken later in life for this health boost 1 250ml glass of...raypeatforum.com
I scan a number of threads without participating. It is good that you are doing the same. As I have thought about what I do that might be helpful to others reading this thread. I mix creatine into my morning coffee.
Which scale did you go with? Are you using LE hmb product?I scan a number of threads without participating. It is good that you are doing the same. As I have thought about what I do that might be helpful to others reading this thread. I mix creatine into my morning coffee.
When to Take Creatine - Life Extension
How can creatine help you stay strong, healthy, and mobile? Here's everything you need to know about creatine, and its amazing ability to support muscle mass.www.lifeextension.com
I also started taking HMB this summer.
How To Increase Lean Muscle - Life Extension
A derivative of the amino acid leucine, called HMB, improves muscle growth, strength, lean mass, and healthy body composition.
I also monitor my bone weight once a month or so with a biometric scale that I keep in my bathroom cabinet. I was surprised that the weight of my bones has increased over the past several years.
Using a Biometric scale to infer changes in bone health over time. (N=1)
In December of 2014, I ordered a body fat scale. My intention was to establish a baseline for my muscle weight and fat weight. I recorded readings for all the various measurements on a spreadsheet which calculated my muscle to fat ratio. Body fat scales are reputed to be inaccurate for whatever...
I purchased the least expensive biometric scale from RENPRO that was compatible with my cell phone. The price has come down since I purchased mine and there is a much wider selection. The scale that I purchased is currently listed as the best seller. It shows no sign of wear. As a general rule, I try to stay away from biohacking hardware. The scale is an exception to that rule.
