Sarcopenia and healthy aging: A case report

Abstract

Introduction: Healthy aging is the process of promoting and maintaining the functional capacity that allows well-being in old age. Sarcopenia is a clinical syndrome, which begins in the third decade of life and accelerates over the years, accompanied by physical deterioration, frailty, disability and dependence on others. On the other hand, it also affects metabolic adaptation to stress and disease. 

Clinical case: Female patient diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and sarcopenia secondary to insufficient energy and protein intake, as well as low physical performance due to decreased muscle strength. Improvement of gastrointestinal symptoms and body composition during the first three interventions is reported. 

Conclusions: Energy and protein requirements were met with early and timely nutritional intervention, resulting in improvements in body composition, muscle strength and physical performance.