BONUS: Protein's Transformative Impact on Muscle and Aging Well with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

Everyday Wellness with Cynthia Thurlow ™

Cynthia Thurlow

Alternative Health, Nutrition, Science, Life Sciences, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 17 March 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

I am delighted to reconnect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon today! She is a dear friend and a physician whose work has profoundly impacted my own work, particularly during the past few years. She previously appeared on the podcast in episode 95 about three years ago. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a highly respected functional medicine provider, the founder of the Institute for Muscle-centric Medicine, a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor, and the author of the book Forever Strong. In our conversation, we dive into areas where confusion often clouds our understanding of protein intake. We explore the distinctions between commodities and consumer packaged goods and the impact of sarcopenia and other muscle-related changes that affect women during perimenopause and menopause. Our discussion also goes into the hallmarks of aging, uncovers the critical importance of a specific protein threshold to initiate muscle protein synthesis, and examines the role of food matrices and Leucine thresholds, misconceptions surrounding carbohydrates, and the most effective methods for tracking muscle mass. Additionally, we explore the connections between poor metabolic health and cognitive decline, making this conversation exceptionally relevant and informative. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Lyon's forthcoming book coming out in early October. Her work has played a significant role in shaping my personal and professional life and had a profound impact on many of my female patients and clients. I am confident that you will find today’s show with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon as enlightening and valuable as I do. IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN: Where did the confusion around the proper intake of protein originate? Physiological changes that occur in women as they age How hormonal changes during midlife lead to muscle loss and insulin resistance, which can contribute to aging What is insulin resistance? How unhealthy skeletal muscle leads to low energy efficiency and metabolic implications. The importance of protein for women's health How carbohydrates impact our metabolic health The impact of intermittent fasting on muscle health What is skeletal muscle and how does it affect our health? The interconnectedness between skeletal muscle, obesity, and cognitive decline The benefits of D3 Creatine supplementation Connect with Cynthia Thurlow Follow on Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Check out Cynthia’s website Submit your questions to [email protected] Connect With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Check out her website Connect on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter Her podcast, the Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show Order her book, Forever Strong, on Amazon or her website Previous Episode Mentioned: Episode 95 – Why Muscle Is The Organ Of Longevity – with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

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0:00.0	Welcome to Everyday Wellness Podcast.
0:04.2	I'm your host, nurse practitioner, Cynthia Thurlow.
0:07.5	This podcast is designed to educate, empower, and inspire you to achieve your health and wellness goals.
0:13.9	My goal and intent is to provide you with the best content and conversations from leaders in the health and wellness industry each week and
0:21.6	impact over a million lives.
0:28.9	This is the start of bonus Mondays, a compilation of the top episodes over the past three years for everyday wellness.
0:40.7	And I have to tell you, when I went through all of this research and data, it was apparent
0:45.1	to me that we have a very eclectic, diverse group of clinicians, science writers, personal
0:53.0	trainers, and experts.
0:55.0	I know you will love this new series.
0:57.5	Every Monday, we're dropping some of the biggest podcasts of the last three years.
1:02.4	These are your favorites, the most downloaded, ones that have resonated with you.
1:07.6	And I love that we're going to be able to share these every Monday so that you can
1:11.5	revisit some of these amazing episodes.
1:16.9	Today I had the honor of reconnecting with not only a dear friend, but a physician whose
1:22.5	work has heavily influenced my own work, especially over the last several years, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon.
1:29.2	She last joined me in episode 95, actually three years ago. And if you're not familiar with her work,
1:35.6	she's a very well-respected functional medicine provider. She is the founder at the Institute
1:40.6	for Muscle Centric Medicine, a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor.
1:46.2	She's also the author of Forever Strong. Today, we dope deep into where does all the confusion
1:53.5	lie regarding protein intake, the role of commodities versus consumer packaged goods, the impact
2:00.7	of sarcopenia, as well as other muscle-related
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