Sarcopenic Obesity

Sarcopenic obesity means having too much body fat while also having too little muscle. It is especially common in older adults and can make weight loss more challenging because losing weight without proper nutrition and exercise can further reduce muscle mass.

Sarcopenic obesity is defined as the coexistence of excess adiposity and reduced skeletal muscle mass and function. It is associated with worse metabolic outcomes than either condition alone, including increased insulin resistance, frailty, and cardiovascular risk. Diagnosis requires body composition assessment via DXA or BIA, and management emphasises high-protein diets combined with resistance training to preserve lean mass during weight loss.

Losing weight the wrong way can worsen sarcopenic obesity. Dr. Joseph Wang’s programme includes body composition monitoring to ensure you lose fat while preserving — or even building — muscle.