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Treat Sarcopenia with Diet: Best Treatment Plans
What is sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia Symptoms
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Poor balance and falls
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Low stamina
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Difficult to perform daily tasks
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Trouble while climbing stairs
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Reduced muscle size

Sarcopenia Causes
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Obesity
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Insulin resistance
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Physical inactivity
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Malnutrition
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Inadequate protein intake
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Nervous disorders involving nerve signaling from the brain to muscles
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Reduced ability to convert protein into energy
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Hormonal imbalance
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Chronic diseases Nephrological diseases
Chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease(COPD)
Diabetes
Cancer
HIV
Sarcopenia Diagnosis:
Physical Examination
Your healthcare practitioner investigates your symptoms and designs a questionnaire for you. SARC-F is the questionnaire for its symptomatic diagnosis. SARC-F stands for:
S- Strength
A- Assistance with walking
R- Rising from a chair
C- Climbing stairs
F- Falls
Each factor is scored between 0 and 2. The maximum score is 10, and a score of 4 requires further testing.
Diagnostic Tests
Muscle strength tests:
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Handgrip test
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Chair stand test
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Walking speed test
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Short physical performance battery (SPPB)
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Times-up and test (TUG)
Imaging tests performed for muscle mass measurement:
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Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA)
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Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA)
Sarcopenia treatment:
Physical activity:
Healthy diet:
Treat Sarcopenia with Diet: Best Treatment Plans
Dr. Waseem, along with his team of dietitians, fitness trainers, medical specialists, and physiotherapists at Ginnastic Health Centre, created a certified diet plan for reversing Sarcopenia. Dr.Waseem is well-known for raising awareness of dietary and lifestyle management for treating diseases. His primary focus is treatment through diet. He suggests that his patients adopt the following measures for muscular strength and regain, even if it is age-related.

Exercise:
Diet and Supplements:
Whey protein:
Protein consumption will send signals directly to your muscles to build and reinforce. As one age, this signaling weakens, so consuming more protein is essential to boost muscle growth. The amino acid leucine plays a vital role in regulating muscle growth. Whey is enriched with leucine and should be consumed daily. Leucine is also in fish, meat, eggs, and soy proteins. The recommended dose is 20-25 grams per serving. It activates muscle-building pathways. Whey protein can elevate insulin and glucose levels, so you should take it after workouts.
Omega 3 fatty acids:
Creatine monohydrate:
Magnesium:
L-taurine:
Moringa:
Vitamin D:
Physical Examination
Why Ginnastic Health Center?
Expert Team
Led by Dr. Waseem, our team is renowned for their expertise in diabetes care, providing top-tier treatment.
Individualized Approach
Services are tailored to your specific health needs and goals, ensuring a personalized approach to diabetes management.
Comprehensive Care
From initial diagnosis to ongoing management, we offer a full spectrum of diabetes care services.
Patient-Focused Care
Your well-being is our priority, and we offer compassionate support throughout your health journey.
Meet the Health Professionals

Dr Waseem
Dr Waseem

Asad Amjad
Asad Amjad

Dr. M Mehdi Abbas
Dr. M Mehdi Abbas

Sakina Rizvi
Sakina Rizvi

Rakhshanda Qureshi
Rakhshanda Qureshi

Sana Rehman
Sana Rehman

Nayab Shahid
Nayab Shahid

Dr. Humaira Arif
Dr. Humaira Arif

Emaan Azhar
Emaan Azhar

Syeda Nafeesa Ahmad
Syeda Nafeesa Ahmad

Momna Shah
Momna Shah

Muhammad Bilal Khan
Muhammad Bilal Khan
Frequently Asked Questions
Researchers are working on hormonal therapy for treating sarcopenia or increasing muscle mass. Unfortunately, FDA-approved drugs are not available to treat this medical ailment. Few supplements have proven to be effective in treating it. These are:
- Testosterone e supplements
- Growth hormone supplements
- Hydroxy methyl butyrate
- Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors
- Drugs for treating metabolic syndromes
- Vitamin D
Use them during your resistance training.
It is a disease associated with natural aging, so it cannot be prevented entirely. But we can slow its progression by adopting the following measures:
- Exercise Regularly:
- Healthy dietary choices
- Regular follow-ups
Get the Best Diabetes Treatment in Islamabad
Contact Us
Take charge of your diabetes with the guidance of Islamabad’s top diabetes specialist. Contact Ginnastic Health Center today to book your consultation and start your journey toward better health.
- Address: 3rd Floor Interlace Plaza, I-8 Markaz, Islamabad
- Phone: 03373333405
- Email: ginnastichealths@gmail.com
- Website: https://ginnastic.pk/
Our committed team is ready to provide the care and support you need for effective diabetes management and reversal.