{"id":1093,"date":"2026-02-13T20:17:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T19:17:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/muskelmasse-als-metabolischer-faktor-warum-sie-in-der-praevention-entscheidend-ist\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T23:02:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T22:02:47","slug":"muscle-mass-metabolic-factor-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/muscle-mass-metabolic-factor-prevention\/","title":{"rendered":"Muscle Mass as a Metabolic Factor \u2013 Why It Is Decisive in Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<aside class=\"reviewed-by-block\" style=\"border-left:3px solid #2f6e6e;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 1.5em 0;background:#f3f7f7;font-size:0.92em;line-height:1.5;\">\n<p style=\"margin:0;font-weight:600;\">Content reviewed by <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/about-us\/\">Olha Bezuhla<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin:3px 0 0 0;color:#555;\">Nutritional consultant \u00b7 Centre for Prevention and Nutrition, Berlin<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-bbc1d55c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/muskelmasse-als-metabolischer-faktor.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/muskelmasse-als-metabolischer-faktor.png 1536w, https:\/\/bezugla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/muskelmasse-als-metabolischer-faktor-900x600.png 900w, https:\/\/bezugla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/muskelmasse-als-metabolischer-faktor-720x480.png 720w, https:\/\/bezugla.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/muskelmasse-als-metabolischer-faktor-600x400.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muscle tissue is the most metabolically active organ that we can specifically influence. The thyroid gland, liver or gut cannot be \u201ctrained\u201d. Muscle mass, by contrast, can respond to movement, protein supply, sleep and hormone status \u2013 and is therefore a relevant starting point in nutrition- and movement-oriented concepts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Micronutrients also play an important role here: <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/product\/biogena-vitamin-d3-15-000\/\">Vitamin D3<\/a> provides vitamin D; vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function, while magnesium from <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/product\/biogena-magnesiumcitrat-90-capsules\/\">Magnesiumcitrat<\/a> contributes to normal muscle function and to normal energy-yielding metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition in Berlin-Moabit, the focus is on a differentiated assessment of body composition. Muscle mass is not regarded primarily as an aesthetic factor, but as a central component of metabolic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ratio of muscle to fat mass provides indications of body composition, energy balance and long-term progression patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Muscle tissue as a metabolically active organ<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Skeletal muscle is one of the body\u2019s most important metabolically active tissues. It is substantially involved in energy and substrate metabolism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientific studies show that reduced muscle mass is associated with various metabolic parameters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assessment of body composition therefore provides more differentiated information than body weight alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Muscle mass and energy balance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basal metabolic rate describes the body\u2019s energy expenditure at rest. Muscle tissue contributes substantially to this energy expenditure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Higher muscle mass is generally associated with higher resting energy expenditure. Changes in body composition therefore influence long-term metabolic dynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While adipose tissue primarily represents an energy store, muscle tissue is actively involved in energetic regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Age-related changes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With increasing age, a gradual decrease in muscle mass may occur. At the same time, the relative proportion of fat often increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This shift in body composition can change the metabolic baseline situation. In prevention-oriented concepts, differentiated recording of muscle mass is therefore becoming increasingly important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not absolute weight alone, but qualitative composition that determines long-term metabolic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Structured analysis at the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition in Berlin-Moabit, muscle mass is systematically recorded as part of a structured body analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to a detailed medical history, <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15380917\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">analysis is carried out using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), a scientifically established method<\/a> .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following parameters, among others, are taken into account:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 skeletal muscle mass<br>\u2022 ratio of muscle to fat mass<br>\u2022 segmental distribution<br>\u2022 total body water<br>\u2022 progression over defined time intervals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decisive factor is not the individual value alone, but the documented development over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Progress monitoring as part of a preventive strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Systematic progress monitoring improves transparency and supports sustainable goal achievement. Meta-analytical studies show that regular <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26479070\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">monitoring has positive effects on long-term behavioral stability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition in Berlin-Moabit, the assessment of muscle development is always carried out in the context of the individual metabolic situation and the defined prevention goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The analysis is not used to make diagnoses, but as a structured basis for individual strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of individual nutrition strategies for maintaining muscle and metabolic stability, selected micronutrients are also often considered \u2013 for example <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/product\/biogena-magnesiumbisglycinat-125-90-capsules\/\">Magnesiumbisglycinat 125<\/a> as a magnesium compound; magnesium contributes to normal muscle function, or <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/product\/biogena-vitamin-d3-15-000\/\">Vitamin D3 15.000<\/a> for weekly intake; vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function and to the maintenance of normal bones. Food supplements are not a substitute for a balanced, varied diet and a healthy lifestyle. The stated recommended daily intake must not be exceeded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muscle mass is a central factor in metabolic stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It influences energy balance, metabolic processes and long-term progression patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A differentiated assessment of body composition enables a more precise evaluation than total weight alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition in Berlin-Moabit, muscle mass is systematically recorded and documented over time in order to make changes understandable and strategically manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Interested in differentiated progress monitoring?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Structured analysis of body composition can provide a sound basis for individual nutrition and movement strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find more information on body analysis and progress monitoring in the section<br><strong>\u201cBody Analysis \/ InBody\u201d of the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition in Berlin-Moabit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kyle, U.G. et al. (2004). Bioelectrical impedance analysis\u2014principles and methods.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15380917\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15380917\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sergi, G. et al. (2015). Bioelectrical impedance analysis: clinical review.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25103151\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25103151\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harkin, B. et al. (2016). The effects of monitoring progress toward goals on performance.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26479070\/\">https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26479070\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"article-author-bio\" style=\"margin-top:2em;padding-top:1.2em;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;\"><p><strong>Author of the article:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/about-us\/\">Olha Bezuhla<\/a> \u2014 nutritional consultant at the Centre for Prevention and Nutrition in Berlin with a specialist focus on nutrition, metabolism and prevention. <a href=\"https:\/\/bezugla.de\/en\/about-us\/\">More about the author<\/a><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content reviewed by Olha Bezuhla Nutritional consultant \u00b7 Centre for Prevention and Nutrition, Berlin Muscle tissue is the most metabolically active organ that we can specifically influence. 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