You Can Build Muscle at Any Age

Emphasizes that older adults (even frail elderly) can gain muscle and strength with resistance training and adequate protein to preserve function and dignity.

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Building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about survival. 💪

In this episode of The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I break down why muscle is the most underrated organ of health. You’ll hear how it lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, infections, Alzheimer’s, and depression — while also protecting against falls, fractures, and the effects of aging.

We’ll dive into:

- How muscle acts like an endocrine organ, releasing myokines that fight disease and slow tumor growth.

- Why more muscle means longer life, better quality of life, and faster recovery if you get sick.

- The myth that you “can’t build muscle after a certain age” — and why it’s total BS.

- How just 50 minutes of resistance training a week can change your health trajectory.

If you want to live longer, feel stronger, and age on your own terms, this is the episode you don’t want to skip.

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