Our guest is fitness aficionada, protein and metabolism expert AND functional medicine practitioner, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon! Yup, she’s totally a rockstar!

In this episode Dr. Lyon teaches us:

• The important role of muscle tissue beyond it’s locomotive function in healthy aging.

• How muscle protects you from common age related maladies including diabetes and heart disease.

• Why what you’ve learned about dietary protein is likely wrong.

• Why you need more protein as you age.

• The nutritional variance between different protein sources.

• Why protein and mTOR are longevity friendly.

• Practical applications for ensuring you preserve your physical functioning and age gracefully