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436: Optimal protein & strength training for longevity | Functional medicine doctor Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.

19 Sep 2022

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Gabrielle Lyon, D.O.: “Muscle is the organ of longevity, and it really dictates everything about health and wellness.” Gabrielle, a functional medicine physician, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss what you need to know about muscle-centric medicine, plus: - Why muscle is the organ of longevity (~01:02) - How much muscle mass you need for a longer life (~02:55) - The best exercises in your 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s & beyond (~11:49) - How long you actually need to workout to reap the benefits (~20:16) - Why your workouts should always be somewhat challenging (~28:26) - Why Pilates alone is not sufficient (~32:15) - How much protein you need to maintain muscle mass (~40:27) - Why you should look at the leucine content of your food (~49:25) - The top plant & animal sources of protein (~53:50) - How to know if you actually need protein post-workout (~55:11) - How gaining muscle mass can ultimately help you lose weight (~58:12) Referenced in the episode: - Learn more about Gabrielle and muscle-centric medicine. - A paper on exercise as medicine for chronic disease. - ISSN paper on protein intake. - A study on protein overfeeding & body fat. - Learn more about Andy Galpin, Ph.D. - A study on adolescents, protein intake & healthy eating habits. - A study on protein intake & "younger" muscles. We’re having our first ever mindbodygreen birthday sale! Save up to 30% off across all our supplements and personal care products when you visit shop.mindbodygreen.com. We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on Youtube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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