June 16, 2026

Aging is Inevitable But Muscle Loss and Sarcopenia Aren’t

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Muscle loss and sarcopenia have been synonymous with aging in previous generations. Muscle loss impacts osteoporosis, balance, stability, independence, and hormone balance.

In this episode we’ll talk about the 3 M’s and how to bank muscle looking forward to a time off your fee as well as how to get it back if you have muscle loss and sarcopenia.

My Guest:

Dr. Chris Meletis is an internationally recognized educator, author, lecturer, and functional medicine practitioner with more than 33 years of clinical experience. He has authored 18 books and over 200 scientific articles, contributing extensively to the fields of naturopathic and integrative medicine.

Formerly the Dean of Naturopathic Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine, he was honored as Physician of the Year by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Passionate about accessible healthcare, he helped establish 16 free natural medicine clinics and continues to focus on the GI microbiome, mitochondrial health, nutritional biochemistry, and botanical medicine.

Questions We Answer in This Episode:

What trends have you seen in aging, and why does muscle become such a critical issue for women in midlife and beyond?

Are physicians beginning to use muscle-related assessments as vital signs, and should strength be monitored more routinely as we age?

What does grip strength actually measure, and why is it such a powerful indicator of overall strength and future health?

What happens when you need a bunion surgery, joint replacement, or another procedure that temporarily limits activity? Will you lose muscle, and how can you prepare for it?

If you're told to lose weight before a knee or hip replacement, how do you protect muscle mass while improving your health outcomes?

Are we eating enough protein, and is our digestion allowing us to actually absorb and utilize it as we age?

How can muscle-support strategies help during periods of bed rest, illness, pain, long COVID, or other situations that increase the risk of sarcopenia?

What should active women do when they're already exercising but still struggle with maintaining muscle, energy, or lean body mass?

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