Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/563drgabriellelyon

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (IG: @drgabriellelyon) is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.

She is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain & thyroid health, lean body mass support and longevity.

Gabrielle’s goal is to change the paradigm of medicine from obesity-focused to muscle-centric and change the way we think about health and medicine with high scientific integrity.

Her new book is Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well.

In this episode, we discuss:

The role of skeletal muscle in weight loss
3 specific effects of myokines
Why BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor) is important
Obesity is a symptom of unhealthy skeletal muscle
Skeletal muscle improves insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake
How to design your diet
Resistance training during a calorie deficit
What is muscle protein synthesis (MPS)?
Why you need 30-50 grams of protein at breakfast
The efficiency of muscle
The effect of resistance training and dietary protein
The future of protein research
Comparing animal-based protein vs. plant-based protein
Can MPS be stimulated on a plant-based diet?
Whey protein is high in leucine
Plant-based protein recommendations
Can you eat too much protein?
Gabrielle’s thoughts on intermittent fasting
Should you consume protein before exercise?
It’s never too late to build muscle
Urolithin A improves the mitochondria
The carnivore diet and gut health
Cardio for mitochondrial health
A simple exercise plan to start today!
The mind is the most important muscle
Sleep is essential for recovery
Kids and resistance training
There’s no shame in getting weight loss help

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Related links:

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon - Forever Strong (book)

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's website

Follow Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Listen or watch Dr. Gabrielle Lyon previously on TUHP (episode #514)

The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

Listen or watch Dr. Don Layman previously on TUHP (episode #552)

Dr. Don Layman's website

Mitopure - Urolithin A

Lisa Jaster

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