Building muscle isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about survival. 💪

In this episode of The Dr. Layne Norton Podcast, I break down why muscle is the most underrated organ of health. You’ll hear how it lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, infections, Alzheimer’s, and depression — while also protecting against falls, fractures, and the effects of aging.

We’ll dive into:

- How muscle acts like an endocrine organ, releasing myokines that fight disease and slow tumor growth.

- Why more muscle means longer life, better quality of life, and faster recovery if you get sick.

- The myth that you “can’t build muscle after a certain age” — and why it’s total BS.

- How just 50 minutes of resistance training a week can change your health trajectory.

If you want to live longer, feel stronger, and age on your own terms, this is the episode you don’t want to skip.

SPONSORS

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TIMESTAMPS

0:00:00 - Intro

0:02:18 - Muscle for Vanity

0:03:39 - Cultural Perception of Muscles

0:06:13 - Women in the Gym

0:08:11 - Muscle for Health

0:10:34 - Sarcopenia

0:15:28 - Insulin Sensitivity

0:22:59 - Workout Builder

0:23:54 - Sink Metaphor

0:26:07 - Organ of Health

0:28:11 - Quality of Life

0:32:35 - Cardiovascular Disease Mortality

0:36:35 - Cancer Mortality

0:42:44 - Other Mortality

0:44:45 - Risk of Disease

0:49:22 - Mental Health

0:56:19 - Pain & Injuries

0:57:35 - Team Biolayne

0:58:26 - Wasting Diseases

1:00:59 - Anyone Can Build Muscle

1:03:20 - Outro

SHOW NOTES

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