If you’ve noticed it’s harder to keep up with workouts, carry groceries, or feel as strong as you once did, you’re not imagining things. As we age, we naturally lose muscle, and it’s much more than just a cosmetic concern. This condition is called sarcopenia, and it can seriously affect your health and independence over time.
At Smooth Solutions Medical Aesthetics in Williamsville, New York, Dr. Jack Bertolino helps patients in the Buffalo area stay strong with age-supportive care. He’s a board-certified physician with training in functional and cosmetic medicine. Dr. Bertolino offers personalized peptide and hormone therapies to support long-term vitality.
What Is Sarcopenia?
Sarcopenia is the gradual loss of muscle mass and strength that begins in your 30s or 40s. By the time most people hit their 50s or 60s, they’ve already lost a significant amount of lean muscle, especially if hormones like testosterone or growth hormone have declined.
This muscle loss doesn’t just lead to weakness or a slower metabolism. It can make you more prone to falls, injuries, and chronic health issues like fatty liver disease. It’s also one reason why older adults may feel more tired or frail, even if they haven’t changed their habits.
And here’s something most people don’t realize: weight loss alone can make the problem worse. In fact, up to 40% of weight lost through medications like semaglutide may come from muscle, not fat!
How Peptide Therapy Helps Protect Muscle
Peptide therapy offers a natural way to support muscle health. Peptides are small proteins that help stimulate your body’s natural production of growth hormones. That means better support for muscle repair, recovery, and growth without suppressing your body’s systems.
At Smooth Solutions, we use peptides that are compounded for safety and effectiveness, along with hormone testing to see where you may need additional support. The goal is to keep you strong, mobile, and living well as you age.
Let’s Keep You Stronger for Longer
You don’t have to accept muscle loss as part of aging. With the right tools, it’s possible to preserve your strength and feel more like yourself again.
Call Smooth Solutions Medical Aesthetics at 716-226-3555 to schedule your consultation in Williamsville, NY.
