In this episode, Dr. Datis Kharrazian explains what happens to our muscles as we age and why maintaining muscle mass is crucial for mobility, bone density, cognition, metabolic and immune health, and recovery from chronic illness. You’ll hear actionable insights about sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss), the muscle-gut connection, the power of myokines, and how hormones, nutrition, and strategic exercise can make a life-or-death difference.

You’ll hear evidence-based guidance on protein intake, key nutrients, common causes of dysfunctional muscle metabolism, and how to identify and address issues like statin-induced myopathy and abnormal muscle tone.

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00:00 "Muscle Mass Essential for Longevity"

03:05 Sarcopenia Significantly Increases Mortality Risk

08:58 Muscle-Gut Axis Influencers: Diet, Hormones, Exercise

10:56 Gut-Muscle Axis: Impact on Fitness

13:09 Gut-Muscle Connection: Sarcopenia Insights

17:33 Muscle Metabolism and Protein Sufficiency

20:02 Protein Intake Crucial for Muscle Maintenance

25:30 Muscle Issues: Causes and Solutions

27:26 Creatine: Muscle Boost and Benefits

32:19 Accelerated Muscle Aging Process

35:52 Improving Muscle Metabolism with Autophagy

38:58 Statins Linked to Muscle Dysfunction

40:00 Statin Impact on Muscle Health

43:08 Trigger Points and Myofascial Pain

48:17 Myofascial Syndromes and Muscle Dysfunction

52:52 Functional Medicine Training and Resources

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