The School of Greatness Why Building Muscle Is The Key To Lifelong Weight Loss & Higher Life Expectancy w/Gabrielle Lyon EP1267
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May 16, 2022 
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a Washington University fellowship-trained physician and founder of the Institute for Muscle Centric-MedicineTM, shares insights on the transformative power of muscle for health and longevity. She challenges the obesity narrative, emphasizing that muscle mass is critical for metabolic health. Discussing protein needs, she highlights the importance of optimal intake, especially as we age. Lyon also critiques dietary myths around red meat and stresses affordable wellness solutions, making a compelling case for a muscle-centric approach to health.
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Muscle-Centric Health
- Focus on building muscle, not just losing fat.
- Obesity is a symptom of underlying muscle issues, including insulin resistance.
Skeletal Muscle's Role
- Skeletal muscle is crucial for metabolic function.
- It's the primary site for glucose disposal and fatty acid metabolism.
Muscle Quality and Quantity
- More muscle mass improves recovery and survivability from injuries and diseases.
- However, muscle quality is as important as quantity; avoid "marbled" muscle infiltrated with fat.