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Why You’re Aging Faster Than You Think | Dr Gabrielle Lyon

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Jan 21, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a physician and muscle-health advocate, emphasizes the crucial role of muscle in longevity. She challenges the traditional views on aging, arguing that metabolic strength is vital for health. Lyon dispels myths around resistance training, especially for women, and shares insights on protein intake, advocating a minimum of 100g daily to combat age-related muscle loss. She also discusses the risks and benefits of GLP-1 drugs and the importance of building physical strength for mental resilience.
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INSIGHT

Muscle Is The Organ Of Longevity

  • Muscle is the central organ of longevity and metabolic health, not merely aesthetics.
  • Losing skeletal muscle drives diseases like Alzheimer's, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity.
ADVICE

Prioritize Resistance Training

  • Do resistance training regularly, prioritizing strength and mass to protect metabolism.
  • Aim for progressive stimulus and include load to preserve type II fibers and metabolic health.
ANECDOTE

Mentors Sparked A Muscle Focus

  • Gabrielle Lyon traced her focus to mentors: a nutritional scientist godmother and a protein-metabolism expert.
  • Those early experiences shaped her muscle- and protein-centric medical career.
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