The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

Protein vs. Plants: The 50g-a-Meal Biohacking Rule : 1309

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Aug 1, 2025
Join Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a leader in Muscle-Centric Medicine and nutrition expert, as she shares her insights on the power of protein for longevity and muscle health. She explains why consuming 50 grams of protein per meal is crucial for metabolism and aging. The discussion highlights the importance of leucine and contrasts the benefits of animal versus plant proteins. Dr. Lyon also tackles the pitfalls of plant-based diets for the aging population and emphasizes personalized nutrition strategies to enhance healthspan and performance.
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INSIGHT

Animal vs Plant Protein Difference

  • Animal proteins are biologically distinct from plant proteins due to essential amino acid content and absorption.
  • Quinoa requires large, impractical quantities to match the leucine content in small amounts of animal protein.
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Leucine's Role in Longevity

  • Leucine, a branched-chain amino acid, crucially triggers muscle protein synthesis by activating mTOR.
  • Muscle is the key organ of longevity, tying protein intake directly to aging and survivability.
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Tissue-Specific mTOR Activation

  • mTOR activation differs by tissue and stimulus; muscle mTOR is leucine-sensitive, liver mTOR is insulin-sensitive.
  • Excess carbohydrates, not protein leucine, predominantly raise mTOR linked to cancer risk.
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