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The document discusses sarcopenia, the age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. It notes that while sarcopenia is an important risk factor for health issues in older adults, there is no consensus on diagnostic criteria. As a result, sarcopenia has no approved medical indication or drug treatments, despite advances in understanding muscle metabolism. The article aims to explain why effective pharmacotherapies have not been developed for sarcopenia.

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Alex Lima

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