Episode 12

Muscle: The Organ of Longevity

With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
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We use our muscles every day—from our brain to our quads—for the smallest and the biggest tasks. Muscles make up an impressive 45% of our body mass. Did you know that muscle is an endocrine organ and regulates metabolism? Did you know that using your muscles can actually help reduce systemic inflammation?

Today on The Broken Brain Podcast, Functional Medicine practitioner Dr. Gabrielle Lyon joins our host, Dhru Purohit, to talk about muscles and optimizing our body composition by eating protein, strength training, and more. Dr. Lyon specializes in muscle-centric medicine and works with her patients to fine-tune metabolism, balance hormones, and transform body composition.

If you want to learn all about protein, and what it can do for your muscles, how it can increase your energy, and increase your longevity, I hope you’ll tune in to our podcast.

PS – Learn more about Dr. Lyon’s work at www.drgabriellelyon.com. You can also find her on Instagram.

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I hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as I did.
Wishing you health and happiness.
Dhru Purohit

In this Episode, you will learn

  1. Muscle: The organ of longevity
    (2:18)
  2. Obesogenic sarcopenia—what does that mean?
    (5:08)
  3. Brain and muscle health in the aging
    (8:13)
  4. Importance of maintaining muscle
    (10:18)
  5. Everything you need to know about protein
    (13:21)
  6. Sources of protein
    (15:58)
  7. Plant-based protein
    (18:04)
  8. Dr. Lyon’s personal daily diet
    (20:18)
  9. Aging healthfully
    (25:26)
  10. Building muscle—where to start?
    (27:51)
  11. How do I prioritize protein correctly in my daily diet?
    (32:55)
  12. Dr. Lyon’s favorite protein supplements
    (36:06)
  13. How can the right protein change my life?
    (37:43)

Guest

 
Dhru Purohit

Dhru is the host of the Dhru Purohit Show, a top 30 health podcast with over 30 million downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

Dhru Purohit is also a serial entrepreneur and investor in the health and wellness industry.

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Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician specializing in Muscle-Centric medicine. This concept of medicine focuses on the largest organ in the body, skeletal muscle as the key to longevity. She leverages evidence-based medicine with emerging cutting-edge science to restore metabolism, balance hormones and optimize body composition. Her practice focuses on protein metabolism and optimizing skeletal muscle to regulate aging and optimize performance.

Dr. Lyon brings unparalleled results to her patients with personalized advanced nutritional interventions, metabolic and genetic testing, and behavioral action plans that leave no stone unturned. When you work with Dr. Lyon, you will enter into a partnership that will bring you long-term success and life-changing breakthroughs in every aspect of your life. She will help you gain clarity and a deeper understanding of what aspects of your body, mind and health need healing—and customize a strategic action plan so you can get your life back.

Dr. Lyon attended the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in Family Practice. She also completed her research fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to her foray into medicine, Dr. Lyon was a national semifinalist in Fitness America, a professional fitness model and nationally ranked figure competitor.

Dr. Lyon’s ongoing work is focused on metabolism, muscle, and body composition optimization. As a nationally recognized authority, Dr. Lyon is a regular speaker for The Institute for Functional Medicine. Dr. Lyon sees patients in New York City.

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