Does omega-3 reduce atrophy caused by the disuse of muscle? As we get older, we lose muscle mass and strength, a process culminating, often, in disastrous effects. What if we could reduce disuse atrophy with a simple nutritional trick: more omega-3 fatty acids. In my recent discussion with Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., he discusses what is known as the “catabolic crisis” model. This model proposes a fundamentally simple but important idea. As we grow older, periods of disuse, such as a relatively beni

Disuse atrophy may affect: Sedentary lifestyle. Malnourishment No enough exercise. Can’t move your limbs due to a stroke or other conditions such as dermatomyositis. Age-related atrophy (sarcopenia). Diseases and other conditions that can affect these nerves include: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Guillain-Barre syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome. Polio. Spinal cord injury. Multiple sclerosis. | Neurology