Skeletal muscle memory: Recall for healthy aging

Skeletal muscle memory: Recall for healthy aging Learn about the critical role of skeletal muscle in overall health, and the importance of maintaining muscle mass as we age to support longevity and combat age-related conditions. Skeletal muscle tissue is critical for locomotion, breathing, and as a storage site for carbohydrates and fats. The largest deposits of amino acids in the body are stored in skeletal muscle, serving to mitigate disease risks and improve outcomes should an infection, hospitalization, or surgical procedure occur. (1-7) Retention of muscle size as we get older is essential for whole-body health and is one of the most important factors to living years spent in good health, known as ‘healthspan’. (8)