The chapter discusses the importance of maintaining muscle health through movement, particularly for older individuals. It explores different levels of exercise intensity and the benefits of resistance training. The conversation delves into the factors that contribute to the decline in muscle building ability with age, such as hormonal changes and lack of activity.
This week, Paul talks to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, Functional Medicine practitioner and author of Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well. They chat about good quality nutrition and muscle mass contributing to longevity as well as actionable recommendations to avoid sarcopenia and disease.
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00:04:15 Building muscle & longevity
00:07:05 Understanding Myokines
00:14:35 How to build muscle as we age
00:19:20 Patterning & memory in the muscles
00:28:15 Supporting the muscles through adequate nutrition
00:33:40 Causes of Sarcopenia & muscle loss
00:40:00 The importance of protein & amino acids
01:00:15 Actionable recommendations
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Dr. Gabrielle Lion Podcast