Can building muscle help protect your brain as you age? In this clip, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon explains how skeletal muscle functions far beyond movement—acting as a metabolic sink, amino acid reservoir, and powerful endocrine organ. This conversation explores the critical connection between muscle health, brain function, and survivability against age-related diseases like dementia and Alzheimer’s.
What You’ll Learn
🧠 How muscle health is linked to dementia and brain aging
💪 Why muscle is your body’s primary metabolic sink
🔥 How muscle helps regulate blood sugar and fat metabolism
🧬 Why muscle acts as an endocrine, immune, and stem-cell–rich organ
🛡️ How greater muscle mass improves survivability against disease
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