WHOOP Podcast Protein and Skeletal Muscle: The Keys to Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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May 31, 2023 
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Betsy's Story
- Dr. Gabrielle Lyon realized the health focus should be on muscle, not fat, after a patient's brain scan resembled early Alzheimer's.
- The patient, Betsy, struggled with weight and had unknowingly lost significant muscle mass.
Sedentary Lifestyle is a Disease
- A sedentary lifestyle is a disease state itself, impacting muscle health at any age. Inactivity and poor diet contribute to muscle dysfunction.
Measuring Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal muscle, not just strength, is crucial for metabolism and longevity, as revealed by a new way to measure it directly (D3 creatine).
- Previous methods included lean body mass (which includes bone and other tissues), DEXA, CT, and MRI.