Several factors increase the risk: Reduced appetite leads to inadequate protein intake, leaving muscle tissue vulnerable Fatigue during early therapy can lower physical activity levels Older patients and women appear to face higher risk overall Rapid weight loss without resistance training accelerates muscle breakdown Why Muscle Loss Matters Beyond the Scale Losing muscle is not just an aesthetic concern
Weight loss itself can reduce thyroid hormone requirements in some patients, creating a moving target for optimal dosing
Down-regulation of SARM1 and TRAF6 reduce the level of PINK1 and then recruits Parkin to the impaired mitochondria, indicating that SARM1 plays a crucial role in mitophagy via modulating PINK1
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These include a high caffeine intake, regular smoking, a sedentary lifestyle, stress , malnourishment, and a diet high in refined, non-nutritive foods