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Sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is a disease associated with the aging process. Loss of muscle mass and strength, which in turn affects balance, gait and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living, are hallmark signs of this disease. 

Scientists have long believed muscle loss and others signs associated with aging are an inevitable process. However, researchers are looking for ways in which we can slow the aging process, specifically in relation to loss of muscle mass and strength.

Our Bone Health Advocates

Pilin Leon, Miss Venezuela y Miss Mundo 1981.

Muchísimas más mujeres adquieren osteoporosis que cáncer de seno. Desde mi experiencia como Miss Venezuela y Miss Mundo, noto que ahora las niñas están mucho más delgadas. Una de las cosas que hay que hacer, aparte de alimentarse bien es hacer ejercicio, con caminar varias veces a la semana o bailar que es una cosa muy rica, puedes ayudar a tus huesos!

Anton Mosimann, master chef

I know quite a few people with the illness osteoporosis. It’s very sad to see them suffering so much. I try to help with my food, with my ideas. Most important is proper eating, lots of calcium and vitamin D. Green vegetables, freshly cooked, full of color, full of flavor, full of taste. I think that’s very, very important. Enjoy life, eat well, and Bone Appétit.

Prof. Ethel Siris, president of National Osteoporosis Foundation (USA), IOF Board member. Message on the occasion of the IOF Women Leaders Roundtable 2006

Osteoporosis and fracture risk are under diagnosed and under treated in the US and world wide. We have the clinical, research, and public health knowledge to improve this, but there is a gap between what we know we need to do and what we are actually doing.