What is muscle wasting?
Muscle wasting is what happens when the body breaks down the protein in muscle for energy. This breakdown causes your body to lose muscle and your organs to not work as well as they should. Even if your weight stays the same, your body may still be breaking down muscle for energy. Loss of muscle and organ tissue can make it harder for you to get better after an illness and stay mobile and active. The effects of muscle wasting are serious and can affect both quality of life and survival. Maintaining muscle and organ tissue is vital for people living with HIV/AIDS.
