Research shows that we tend to lose muscle mass at a considerable rate per decade, from age 40 onwards. Muscles are central to health and much more than just body building. From higher immunity and energy levels to faster recovery, better insulin sensitivity and reduced stress levels, your muscles are a powerhouse of potential that can be nurtured for good health!

From the interesting ways our muscles run our day-to-day, to how we can better nourish them… get all the insights from the experts, in the latest episode of Health As We Know It!

Our panelists:

Dr. B Ravindra Reddy: Consulting Surgeon, Division of Surgical Gastroenterology and General Surgery,  President of Indian Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, panel member for WHO’s guidelines for nutritional support for hospitalized patients in the Southeast Asian region.

Mrs. Yasmin Karachiwala: Award-winning fitness instructor and celebrity trainer.

A few highlights from the discussion:

Muscling on

To paraphrase Dr. Reddy, we are what we are because of muscles. From routine activities like walking, getting up from a chair or reaching up to grab something from a shelf to providing protection to the joints and being pivotal for the maintenance of various molecular functions in the body, our muscles are always at work! Dr. Reddy also goes on to explain that the amino acids present in our muscle protein are used for each and every biochemical reaction taking place in the body.

Quality and Quantity Matter: Muscle Health

Are you working on your muscle health? Quantity and quality of muscle are both taken into account to help gauge whether your muscle health and functionality is optimal or sub-optimal, for your age group. Loss of muscle mass can compromise your immune system function, affect recovery from injuries and more.

Form & function

As Yasmin shares from experience, poor muscle health is a big problem, often because people equate muscles to buff celebrities... not a matter of everyday and long-term health. However, working on muscle health isn't a question of aesthetics, but a matter of gaining and maintaining functions critical for a full, balanced and active life! Focus on movement instead of focusing simply on your weight – aiming for a better muscle mass to fat ratio can do wonders for your health, say our panelists.