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LEVELS – A Whole New Level
#264 - How aging and menopause drive muscle loss and fat gain | Dr. Robert Lustig & Ben Grynol
Sep 12, 2024
Dr. Robert Lustig, a medical expert on metabolism, joins advocate Ben Grynol to discuss aging's impact on health. They delve into how aging contributes to muscle loss and fat gain, particularly during menopause. The duo highlights the role of insulin resistance and the significant hormonal changes women face. They also provide practical lifestyle tips to mitigate menopause's effects on metabolic health, emphasizing the importance of maintaining muscle mass and monitoring glucose levels for overall well-being.
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- Aging inherently leads to muscle loss and fat gain, largely due to hormonal declines affecting metabolic health.
- Menopause exacerbates metabolic challenges, such as increased cholesterol and insulin resistance, but can be mitigated through dietary and exercise interventions.
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Muscle Loss and Fat Gain with Aging
As individuals age, they experience a natural decline in muscle mass and an increase in fat accumulation. This shift is largely influenced by decreasing levels of growth hormone and sex hormones, which are crucial for muscle development. With diminished muscle, there is less capacity to utilize glucose, leading to higher levels of glucose in the bloodstream that must be converted into fat by insulin. As a result, the body's metabolic processes become strained, contributing to a cycle of insulin resistance and further metabolic health decline.
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