Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Muscle-Cyntric Medicine, Eat Your Protein and How to Train Better

Episode Highlights With Dr. LyonWhat muscle-centric medicine is and how she developed this methodWhy muscle is so important, especially for womenThe connection between body composition and how we ageHer research on how body composition affects the brain and ability to do cognitive tasksWhy muscle is the organ of longevityHow muscle helps with disease preventionMuscle is an endocrine organ and why exercise should be about building muscle not losing fatThe longevity connection to lean muscle massWhy it's very difficult for a woman to get “bulky” or too muscular quicklyWhat reverse dieting is and how it can help us get stronger and leanerDietary protein as it relates to muscle healthWhy we absolutely need dietary protein and what the bare minimum is vs. optimal for health and longevityHow much protein should we actually eat?Her recommendation: 1g protein per pound ideal body weightThe minimum amount of protein required to stimulate protein synthesisHer protocols for protein spacing and amountsDo women and men need to train differently?Lifestyle, diet, and supplementation factors that can help increase strength gainHow food and light regular our circadian clocks and our training abilityRecommended supplements: creatine, omega 3, urolithin AHer advice: always be empowered by your choices and do the thing you are avoidingResources We Mention371: How Eating More Protein Will Transform Your Metabolism With Dr. Gabrielle LyonCreatine MonohydrateUrolithin A by MitopureRelentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable by Tim S. GroverThe Attributes: 25 Hidden Drivers of Optimal Performance by Rich DivineyThe Mountain Is You: Transforming Self-Sabotage into Self-Mastery by Brianna WiestHer book club: Freedom ReadsThanks to Our Sponsors: Wellnesse - My line of personal care products such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo and much more! Hiya Health - A clean line of children's vitamins that provides growing kids with all the essential nutrients that might be missing from their diet.