EP312: The Importance of Protein & Muscle for Longevity with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

IN THIS EPISODE

Hopefully, by now you’ve heard the news that muscle is the organ of longevity. 

In other words, if you want to age gracefully, building muscle must be a priority.  

Fortunately, there are many simple ways to increase your muscle mass which is what we talk all about in this week’s podcast episode with the brilliant founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. 

So if you’ve ever wondered...

• Which exercise provides the most benefits...
• How much protein you need per day (and per meal)…
• The difference between plant and animal protein…
• Whether bone broth helps you age more gracefully…

Then this is the show for you! Tune in today and don’t forget to share this important information with those who may benefit. Here are some other juicy tidbits we cover in our conversation…

• The link between excess weight and memory
• How to exercise to increase muscle mass and mitochondrial health
• The major misconceptions about protein
• Are we eating too much protein? 
• The differences between animal protein vs. plant protein
• How much protein you should eat per day (and per meal)
• The amino acid you need at every meal to build muscle
• Why bone broth may help you age more gracefully
• WHEN to eat protein for best results
• How much protein to eat post-training
• Her experience as a vegan/vegetarian
• How to get her new book
• And so much more!

This episode was one of my favorites and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

Thanks for listening.
 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
>>> Learn more about the Lyon Protocol + Get your FREE Muscle Centric Medicine Resources HERE!

Paleovalley Bone Broth Protein
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BIO

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. Dr. Gabrielle is the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine and works closely with current and retired Special Operations military as well as the leaders, mavericks and entrepreneurs in their prospective fields through her virtual medical practice.
 

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