EPISODE · May 12, 2025 · 47 MIN
The Science of Sarcopenia: How Muscle Mass Predicts Healthy Aging
from Medicine 3.0 · host Thrive
In this enlightening conversation, Bionic Health's Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Dr. William Evans, Professor of Human Nutrition at UC Berkeley and pioneering researcher in the field of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).What You'll Learn:Why muscle mass might be the most important predictor of healthy agingThe revolutionary D3 creatine dilution method that accurately measures functional muscle massHow much muscle is needed to maintain mobility as we ageThe strong connection between muscle mass and cognitive functionPractical strategies to maintain and build muscle at any ageDr. Evans shares groundbreaking research showing that muscle is truly "the currency of aging," affecting everything from mobility and fall risk to cognitive function and insulin sensitivity. Discover why resistance training is effective even for 90-year-olds and why adequate protein intake becomes increasingly important as we age.This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to optimize their health through evidence-based approaches to muscle maintenance - a key factor in Bionic Health's mission to enable optimal health for all.🔍 About Dr. William Evans: Professor of Human Nutrition at University of California Berkeley with an adjunct appointment at Duke University's geriatrics program. Dr. Evans coined the term "sarcopenia" and has been at the forefront of research into age-related muscle loss for decades.📱 Follow Bionic Health: Website: https://bionichealth.com Instagram: @bionichealth Twitter: @bionichealth#OptimalHealth #HealthyAging #Sarcopenia #MuscleHealth #PreventativeMedicine #BionicHealth
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In this enlightening conversation, Bionic Health's Dr. Jared Pelo sits down with Dr. William Evans, Professor of Human Nutrition at UC Berkeley and pioneering researcher in the field of sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss).What You'll Learn:Why muscle mass might be the most important predictor of healthy agingThe revolutionary D3 creatine dilution method that accurately measures functional muscle massHow much muscle is needed to maintain mobility as we ageThe strong connection between muscle mass and cognitive functionPractical strategies to maintain and build muscle at any ageDr. Evans shares groundbreaking research showing that muscle is truly "the currency of aging," affecting everything from mobility and fall risk to cognitive function and insulin sensitivity. Discover why resistance training is effective even for 90-year-olds and why adequate protein intake becomes increasingly important as we age.This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to optimize their health through evidence-based approaches to muscle maintenance - a key factor in Bionic Health's mission to enable optimal health for all.🔍 About Dr. William Evans: Professor of Human Nutrition at University of California Berkeley with an adjunct appointment at Duke University's geriatrics program. Dr. Evans coined the term "sarcopenia" and has been at the forefront of research into age-related muscle loss for decades.📱 Follow Bionic Health: Website: https://bionichealth.com Instagram: @bionichealth Twitter: @bionichealth#OptimalHealth #HealthyAging #Sarcopenia #MuscleHealth #PreventativeMedicine #BionicHealth
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