Latest podcast: Why muscle matters: A conversation on sarcopenia

Sarcopenia is one of the most overlooked drivers of frailty, falls, and loss of independence in ageing populations. In this podcast, Emma Sutherland is joined by Dr Tim Crowe to unpack what sarcopenia really is, why it develops, and why it deserves far greater clinical attention. 

Dr Crowe breaks down the evolving diagnostic criteria, key risk factors, and the central role of chronic low-grade inflammation in accelerating muscle loss. The discussion explores emerging evidence linking dietary inflammatory patterns, gut microbiome diversity, and probiotic supplementation with muscle mass, muscle strength and physical performance. Practical, evidence-informed strategies are examined, including resistance and balance training, age-appropriate protein targets, vitamin D, creatine, leucine and β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (HMB), and probiotics.  

This episode provides clinicians with clear, actionable insights to identify sarcopenia earlier and support muscle health as a cornerstone of healthy ageing.