Staying Strong Forever, Research-Backed Protein Intake Recommendations, The Best Supplements For Muscle Gain & More With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon.

Ben Greenfield

Mar 14, 2024

Episode description

Having trouble mustering the motivation for a muscle-building gym session?

Prepare to feel a fire lit under your ass after listening to today's episode featuring Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, who emphasizes the importance of muscle-centric medicine (especially after you hit thirty and beyond). Neglecting this component of your health could trigger a chain reaction of issues, from obesity and heart disease to muscle loss and cognitive decline.

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified family physician, is at the forefront of a revolution in modern medicine. Her approach targets the body's largest organ — skeletal muscle — to enhance longevity and combat the dangers of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

Dr. Lyon's book, Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, outlines her whole-body, whole-person protocol for muscle health optimization.

Through her private practice, popular YouTube channel, influential podcast, and new book, she asks a fundamental question: How can you build strength, not just in the weight room, but in your daily life? Dr. Lyon's mission is to help you uncover the secrets to building consistent dietary and lifestyle habits, so you can show up for yourself and your loved ones, making the world a stronger place, one step at a time.

Join Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and me as we delve into the science behind building and maintaining skeletal muscle mass, the benefits of resistance training for brain health, the optimal daily protein intake for muscle synthesis, and much more!

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lyon

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Episode description

Having trouble mustering the motivation for a muscle-building gym session?

Dr. Lyon's book, Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well, outlines her whole-body, whole-person protocol for muscle health optimization.

For the full show notes, visit: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/lyon

Episode sponsors:

LMNT: Go to DrinkLMNT.com/BenGreenfield to get a free gift with your purchase!

Hiya: Go to hiyahealth.com/BEN to get 50% off your first order.

Alitura: Visit alitura.com today, use code BG20, and enjoy an exclusive 20% discount.

ZBiotics: Go to zbiotics.com/BEN15 and use code BEN15 for 15% off your first order.

Quantum Upgrade: Unlock a 15-day free trial with the code “BEN15” at quantumupgrade.io.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Investigate gut-muscle axis to enhance skeletal muscle function

The next frontier in health research will be the gut-muscle axis, exploring how postbiotics and overall gut health directly impact skeletal muscle function.

#gut

#muscle

Utilize Morpheus laser for enhanced skin health and appearance

For skincare, a new fractional CO2 laser called the Morpheus laser works great for skin health and appearance.

#laser

#skin

Prioritize protein in your first meal for muscle health

To optimize muscle health, the first meal of the day is the most critical for getting an anabolic response and should contain 30 to 50 grams of protein.

#muscle

#protein

Combat muscle loss in older adults through activity

An older individual on bed rest can lose muscle mass up to three times faster than a younger person, highlighting the danger of inactivity with age.

#aging

#muscle

Reconsider 'healthy sedentary adult' as a disease state

The term 'healthy sedentary adult' is a misnomer, as being sedentary should be considered a disease state from a muscle-centric medicine perspective.

#chronic-disease

#muscle

Prioritize muscle mass for better health outcomes

Contrary to popular belief, new direct measurement methods like D3-creatine dilution show that muscle mass, not just strength, strongly correlates with positive health outcomes.

#health

#muscle

Prioritize muscle preservation over fat gain for better health

The loss of skeletal muscle mass is actually more detrimental to overall health and longevity than the gain of body fat.

#longevity

#muscle

Explore key limiting amino acids for optimal health

The next frontier in protein research will focus on the three key limiting amino acids for overall health: methionine, lysine, and leucine.

#nutrition

#protein

Leverage urolithin A for enhanced strength and endurance

Urolithin A, a postbiotic from pomegranates that many people cannot produce themselves, shows promising evidence for improving mitochondrial health, strength, and endurance.