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How does aging affect visceral muscle and fat?

By age 60, studies suggest humans can lose approximately 0.7% to 0.8% of skeletal muscle per year. Beyond the familiar loss of skeletal muscle, answering the question, “How does aging affect visceral muscle?” and other internal tissues is critical for understanding healthy aging. The effects are multifaceted, impacting both the smooth muscle in organs and the accumulation of dangerous visceral fat.