This dangerous combo in your body could raise death risk by 83%

""Having both excess belly fat and low muscle mass isn't just unhealthy-it's potentially deadly, raising the risk of death by 83%. This condition, called sarcopenic obesity, creates a vicious cycle where fat accelerates muscle breakdown and inflammation.""

""In addition to assessing the risk of death associated with abdominal obesity and low muscle mass, we were able to prove that simple methods can be used to detect sarcopenic obesity. This is important because the lack of consensus on diagnostic criteria for this disease makes it difficult to detect and treat.""

Sarcopenic obesity, a condition marked by excess abdominal fat and reduced muscle mass, raises mortality risk by 83%. This condition leads to a cycle of muscle breakdown and inflammation, impacting independence and quality of life in older adults. Researchers from UFSCar and UCL found that simple measurements can identify sarcopenic obesity, facilitating earlier detection and intervention. The lack of consensus on diagnostic criteria has hindered treatment, but these findings promote access to early interventions, such as nutritional support, for older adults at risk.

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