How Muscle Promotes Energy, Regulates Our Metabolism, And Prevents Disease

Aug 22, 2022

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Mark Sisson

Dr. Chris Rinsch, co-founder of Amazentis, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, an integrative physician, and Mark Sisson, founder of Mark's Daily Apple, discuss the critical role of muscle in health and aging. They reveal how maintaining muscle mass can prevent chronic diseases and boost metabolism. The conversation delves into the power of mitochondria, the benefits of compounds like urolithin A found in pomegranates, and the importance of protein intake for older adults. Together, they advocate for an active lifestyle to enhance longevity and overall well-being.

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Muscle and Metabolic Age

Muscle health directly impacts metabolic age, regardless of chronological age.
Active individuals in their 60s and 70s can have the metabolic profiles of people in their 30s.

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Mitochondria and Aging

Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, are crucial for overall health and especially relevant in aging.
Mitochondrial decline is linked to age-related diseases, making it a key factor to address for healthy aging.

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Symbiotic Phytoadaptation

The concept of symbiotic phytoadaptation suggests that plant compounds regulate our biology.
Phytochemicals, though not essential nutrients, might play a crucial role in preventing chronic diseases.

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As you lose muscle, you lose mitochondria and your metabolism slows down. Then there is the fact that the natural loss of muscle mass and strength as we age is associated with all-cause mortality and linked to the incidence of many chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and stroke, hypertension, insulin resistance, and type 2 diabetes. This is why muscle mass is not only essential for maintaining a healthy weight, but it’s also a key factor in reducing the risk of chronic disease and improving your healthspan and longevity.

In this episode, I speak with Drs. Stuart Phillips and Chris Rinsch, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, and Mark Sisson about the importance of supporting our body’s largest organ, muscle.

Dr. Chris Rinsch is co-founder and CEO at Amazentis where he oversees the company’s operations in Switzerland. For more than two decades, he has been an innovator in the life sciences arena.

Dr. Stuart Phillips is a Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and a member of the School of Medicine at McMaster University. He is Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. He is also the Director of the McMaster University Physical Activity Centre of Excellence.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is an integrative physician who completed her fellowship in Nutritional Sciences and Geriatrics at Washington University, St. Louis. She is board-certified in Family Medicine and completed her undergraduate work in Human Nutrition Vitamin and Mineral Metabolism.

Mark Sisson is the founder of the popular daily health blog, Mark’s Daily Apple, godfather to the Primal food and lifestyle movement, and the New York Times bestselling author of The Keto Reset Diet. His latest book is Keto for Life, where he discusses how he combines the keto diet with a Primal lifestyle for optimal health and longevity. Mark is the author of numerous other books as well, including The Primal Blueprint.

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Dr. Stuart Phillips and Dr. Chris Rinsch

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

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