This chapter discusses the importance of regular movement and exercise for muscle maintenance, muscle health, and overall well-being. They highlight the benefits of minimal intentional movement and exercising skeletal muscle for immune system support. A sponsor ad for 'her package' from heart and soil supplements is also included, aimed at supporting women's hormone health.
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