Why we need muscle

[madman]

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Developing and maintaining muscle mass could be the key to living vibrantly and extending healthspan. In this episode, Stuart Phillips, Ph.D., helps us understand why muscle is so important and the best ways to develop healthy muscle. We explore practical tips for resistance training, the role of protein, and questions surrounding protein intake and longevity.

Phillips is an expert in both the science and the practical application of the best tools to improve your muscle mass and improve your health. His expertise will help you learn how to get started building muscle today.

Table of contents:

0:00 Introduction
2:17 Welcome, Prof. Stuart Phillips
7:14 Why is muscle health so important?
14:35 The types of exercise to maximize metabolic health
19:11 The interplay between nutrition and exercise
25:03 More protein content for muscle stimulation?
36:49 Protein from real food vs supplement for health benefit
40:33 The concern with more protein for muscle benefit and longevity
48:08 About Prof. Phillips' upcoming research
50:28 Considerations for animal vs plant protein for muscle health
58:37 Conclusion and where to find Prof. Stuart Phillips

 

[Marni Moon]

hormonal tissue, a source of protein if there is inflammation, the correct ratio of muscle to fat creates a favorable production of hormones

 

[Nelson Vergel]

CT Muscle Density, D3Cr Muscle Mass, and Body Fat Associations With Physical Performance, Mobility Outcomes, and Mortality Risk in Older Men - PubMed

Muscle mass and muscle density were associated with physical performance and adverse outcomes, and had independent, additive effects. There was little additional contribution of total body fat.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[Nelson Vergel]

Is there a causal link between skeletal muscle mass loss and cognitive decline?

A recent narrative review hypothesizes a key role for myokine disruption caused by physical inactivity. While it isn’t yet certain whether the loss of skeletal muscle mass leads to the avalanche of negative effects in the way the authors suggest, the key actionable takeaway is the same old-same...

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