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Why Building Muscle is Key to Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

The Dr. Hyman Show

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Muscle Health and Hormonal Balance

This chapter explores the crucial connection between skeletal muscle health and hormonal balance, detailing how poor muscle function can trigger hormonal issues like low testosterone in men and PCOS in women. It highlights the role of myokines, the hormones released by exercising muscles, in influencing overall metabolic health and immune function. Additionally, the chapter discusses the phenomenon of anabolic resistance with age and underscores the importance of maintaining muscle mass through exercise for optimal well-being.

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