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Robust Health Radio episode 2: Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Protein and Muscle-centric Medicine
43 minutes Posted Jun 1, 2018 at 10:40 pm.
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Our guest is fitness aficionada, protein and metabolism expert AND functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon! Yup, she's totally a rockstar!

 

In this episode Dr. Lyon teaches us:

 

  • The important role of muscle tissue beyond it's locomotive function in healthy aging.

 

  • How muscle protects you from common age related maladies including diabetes and heart disease.

 

  • Why what you've learned about dietary protein is likely wrong.

 

  • Why you need more protein as you age.

 

  • The nutritional variance between different protein sources.

 

  • Why protein and mTOR are longevity friendly.

 

  • Practical applications for ensuring you preserve your physical functioning and age gracefully