Nutrition significance in the population sarcopenia prevention

Sarcopenia is one of the causes leading to falls, fractures, impaired mobility and development of functional dependence. Currently, there are no generally accepted regulatory guidelines and drugs for the treatment of sarcopenia, due to this it is essential to implement a system of muscle mass loss prevention. Objective. To generalize and systematize the data on nutrition in prevention of sarcopenia published in literature. Materials and methods. Search of publications for the last 10 years was carried out in PubMed, Medline, Google Scholar and eLibriary databases by the following keywords: «sarcopenia», «nutrition», «antioxidants», «protein», «vitamins», «prevention». Results. Preventive measures, in addition to regular physical activity, should include a rational diet with sufficient content of protein, creatine, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C, E, D and selenium. Conclusion. A number of available preventive measures can help to prolong active and independent life expectancy while reducing the social consequences of aging and the burden on the healthcare system.