514: How to Build Muscle to Burn Body Fat & Live Longer | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

<p>Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: <a href= "https://bit.ly/514drgabriellelyon" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://bit.ly/514drgabriellelyon</a></p> <p>Dr. Gabrielle Lyon (IG: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@drgabriellelyon</a>) is a well-respected functional medicine practitioner and the founder of the Institute for Muscle-Centric Medicine.</p> <p>She is a nationally recognized speaker and media contributor specializing in brain & thyroid health, lean body mass support and longevity.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you’re looking to learn how to build muscle and why it’s so important for a long and healthy life, this episode is for you!</p> <p><strong>In this episode, we discuss:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Muscle is the organ of longevity</li> <li>Understanding how to build muscle</li> <li>Maintaining healthy muscle is critical</li> <li>Identify the importance of skeletal muscle</li> <li>How do we get healthy muscle?</li> <li>The process of muscle protein synthesis</li> <li>What is a DEXA body composition scan?</li> <li>BMI (body mass index) is an outdated measurement</li> <li>Skeletal muscle is an endocrine organ</li> <li>Focus on strength first</li> <li>The best exercises for building strength</li> <li>Optimal dietary protein intake requirements</li> <li>The problem with nutrition labels and protein</li> <li>Choose whey over pea protein</li> <li>Consume 30-50 grams of protein with your first meal of the day</li> <li>Who benefits from supplementing with branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs)?</li> <li>Is there a connection between amino acids and cancer?</li> <li>Understanding dietary protein and gluconeogenesis</li> <li>Should you consume protein before and after training?</li> <li>Why Gabrielle is rethinking her intermittent fasting strategy</li> <li>Prioritize sleep and recovery</