Muscle-centric Medicine with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

In today’s society, many of us focus on losing fat to achieve and maintain adequate health. But the paradigm is slowly shifting toward the importance of gaining muscle. The metabolic and systemic effects of skeletal muscle are astounding. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a functional medicine physician who has pioneered a specialty in “Muscle-centric Medicine”. Years of research and study on the topic have shaped her unique approach to functional medicine and patient care. In this episode you’ll meet Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and learn about the metabolic influences of building muscle, how it contributes to longevity, and the importance of dietary protein.   Today on The Lab Report: 3:00 Meet Dr. Gabrielle Lyon and hear how her mentor has shaped her career 5:35 Metabolic and anti-inflammatory effects of muscle 9:45 Sarcopenia, insulin resistance, and obesity 11:10 Muscle mass and longevity 14:40 How much dietary protein do we need? 17:00 Animal vs. plant protein and supporting vegan/vegetarian patients 22:20 Red meat, flawed cancer studies, and mTOR 28:00 Lyon’s work with elite military operators 30:45 The Fireball   Additional Resources: Gabrielle Lyon's website Task Force Dagger Lyon's YouTube Channel   Subscribe, Rate, & Review The Lab Report Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review. Don’t forget to visit our website, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: [email protected]. And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing. Disclaimer: The content and information shared in The Lab Report is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in The Lab Report represent the opinions and views of Michael Chapman and Patti Devers and their guests.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.