What Is Sarcopenia and Its Treatment with Ayurvedic Herbs

by Dr Vikram Chauhan Doctor

Abstract

Sarcopenia usually involves disabled physical activities, decreased mobility, and reduced physical endurance. Such muscle mass and function impairment result in a decrease in the overall strength and increase in the tendency of falling frequently. Such physical disability leads to poor quality of life and finally death.

Introduction

Sarcopenia is defined as the decrease in overall muscle mass which is the result of the natural aging process. It is characterized by the generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass. In addition to this, it results in loss of function of the skeletal muscle which altogether results in physical disability. It is an age-related condition and means in Greek as (Sarx or Flesh, Penia or loss).

Sarcopenia

Age Prediction

It occurs mainly in the elderly (Old persons).

Etiology of Sarcopenia

Age-related hormonal changes result in a decrease in muscle mass.
Old Age

Risk Factors Involved In Sarcopenia

Poor Dietary Habits
Sedentary way of living.

Symptoms Associated With Sarcopenia

Impaired balance of the body
Difficulty in climbing stairs
The decrease in muscle size
The decrease in Endurance
Overall Weakness of the body due to a decrease in muscle strength.
The decrease in quality of life.

How Sarcopenia Can Be Diagnosed

Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry: It is done to measure bone density.
Walking Speed Test
Measuring Handgrip Strength

Relationship between Osteoporosis and Sarcopenia

According to the recent research, it has been illustrated that bone and muscle have been considered as interacting tissues not only because of their adjacent surfaces but also because of the mechanical effects of muscle loading on bone function.

Ayurvedic Treatment for Sarcopenia by Planet Ayurveda

Planet Ayurveda provides a wider range of natural and herbal formulations for the effective treatment of Sarcopenia. These Formulations are 100% safe and natural and are further free from any side effects.

The Following Formulations Are Used For the Treatment of Sarcopenia

ASHWAGANDHA CAPSULES
LAKSHADI GUGGUL
BONE SUPPORT
SHILAJIT CAPSULES
BRAHMI CHYAWANPRASH

1. Ashwagandha Capsules

These capsules are taken from Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) herb. It helps relieve paralysis symptoms and relieves physiological functions by working on the neuroendocrine system. This herb has excellent properties of increasing the number of white blood cells, platelets, and various antibodies. Therefore, it increases the cellularity of the bone marrow and also impairs the proliferation of cancer cells in the body.

This herbal product effectively decreases anxiety, stress, maintains Blood pressure and brings calmness and mental satisfaction. An effective Brain Tonic decreases spasm from the arteries and muscles and therefore relaxes the body. This effective herb reduces the inflammation associated with the joints. This is helpful in calming the brain, reduce swelling (inflammation) and lowers Blood Pressure.

Dosage- 1-2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

2. Lakshadi Guggul

Lakshadi guggul works efficiently in increasing joint health, muscle health, decrease the complete pain in the body and manages swelling, inflammation, and stiffness in the body. This effectively strengthens bones, joints, and muscles.

Dosage- 1-2 tablets two or three times a day with lukewarm water.

3. Bone Support

This effective Ayurvedic herbal formulation has the following ingredients namely Arjun, Praval Pisti, Mukta, Hadjod, Suhanjana Beej and Shudha Laksha. It provides natural calcium to the bones, increases immunity and balances the three dosha of the body namely Pitta, Vata and Kapha Dosha. This product keeps bones healthy and increases the healing of the bones.

Arjuna: It relieves joint pain and imparts strength to the bones.

Praval Pisti: Balances the three doshas of the body, enhances immunity and gives relief in bone diseases.

Mukta: Keeps bones strong and healthy.

Hadjod: Helps in keeping bones healthy.

Suhanjana Beej: Makes bones strong by providing calcium.

Shudha Laksha: It helps in the removal of toxins from the bones and also makes bones strong and healthy.

Dosage- 1 capsules two times a day after meals with plain water.

4. Shilajit Capsules

This effective medicinal formulation is derived from the herbal extract of Shilajit (Asphaltum) is extremely effective in the Treatment of Sarcopenia. It increases the strength of the muscles, decreases stress, increases stamina, eliminates toxins from the body and purifies the blood. It decreases aging by increasing brain activity, provides strength, stamina, and power to the body.

Dosage- 2 capsules two times a day with plain water after meals.

5. Brahmi Chyawanprash

This effective herbal formulation also provides a range of benefits like strengthens memory, promotes sound sleep, and decreases Stress and Anxiety. This herb is rich in anti-oxidants, therefore, helps in the removal of free radicals from the overall body and thereby decreases the chances of getting cancers. It also enhances skin complexion by stimulating cell regeneration, decreases Oxidative Stress, Neuronal cell death, decreases alpha-synuclein accumulation and Dopaminergic cell death. This balances the Pitta and Kapha dosha in the body. This is also useful in decreasing stress and makes the mind calm, and relaxed and regenerates brain cells.

Dosage- 1 teaspoonful twice or thrice a day with plain water or milk after meals.