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EPISODE · Aug 28, 2026 · 22 MIN

Muscle is the Organ of Longevity

from Wellness Zone · host Dave Johnson

Muscle is the Organ of Longevity The Big Idea - Build the body that makes you harder to kill.Skeletal muscle is your:Metabolic currency. Glucose disposal system. Amino-acid reserve. Metabolic regulator. Immunoregulatory organ. Defense against frailty. And ultimately—the “organ of longevity.”“The fountain of youth truly is within this muscle system as the organ of longevity.”    Don't merely try to lose weight as you age. The day to start is today. See the new book: Gabrielle Lyon: The Body’s Quiet Engine: Understanding Muscle Health, Protein Nutrition, Metabolism, Healthy Aging, and Everyday Vitalityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/seeyouatthetopaviniRSS: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2217375.rssWebsite: https://wellnesszone.buzzsprout.comThe Food and Drug Administration has not evaluated this product, which is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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Muscle is the Organ of Longevity The Big Idea - Build the body that makes you harder to kill. Skeletal muscle is your: Metabolic currency. Glucose disposal system. Amino-acid reserve. Metabolic regulator. Immunoregulatory organ. Defense against frailty. And ultimately—the “organ of longevity.” “The fountain of youth truly is within this muscle system as the organ of longevity.” Don't merely try to lose weight as you age. The day to start i...

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