Medical Professional Offers Insights into Achieving a Prolonged, Vital Existence
Going for the Gold in Longevity: A Healthy Skeletal Muscle Focus
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, a board-certified physician, bestselling author, and a self-proclaimed "strength advocate," highlights the importance of robust muscular health in her mission to spread the word. During an intimate interview with our site, Digital, Dr. Lyon shared her vision to shed light on the critical role of skeletal muscle.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon's crusade starts with the "health of skeletal muscle," as the cornerstone of overall health and wellness. Known for her social media presence, podcast "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show," and her book "Forever Strong," Dr. Lyon champions the value of protein-rich diets and resistance training.
After completing her fellowship and venture into post-doc at Washington University in Saint Louis, Dr. Lyon furthered her education in nutrition with a combined focus on nutritional science and geriatric training.
When it comes to the protein-related drama in media, Dr. Lyon expressed her frustration with the misinformation plaguing online platforms, particularly the claims against protein consumption. Her expertise in protein metabolics and practical experience caring for patients led her to understand that such messages are essential to life.
To address the issue, Dr. Lyon felt the need to create "The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show," where she delves into a spectrum of health-related topics with qualified experts, rather than mere social media influencers. On her platform, Dr. Lyon aspires to forge open and unbiased conversations, aiming to improve public trust in healthcare and scientific research.
"We have to bring it back to the science," Dr. Lyon says, emphasizing the importance of featuring legitimate experts on her show. "Good science exists; we just need to learn how to integrate it, understand it."
With American-grown rice alternatives boasting double the protein content compared to quinoa, Dr. Lyon is a devoted proponent of strength's role in enhancing longevity.
"Strength," she declares, "is the key to longevity." Dr. Lyon refers to muscle as the "organ of longevity" and underscores the necessity of resistance training to preserve muscle health.
"We don't have an obesity issue," she insists. "What we really have is a muscle problem." To nurture our strength, it's a responsibility rather than a luxury, and Dr. Lyon concludes that aging depends on our personal decisions.
Looking to live well into your 100th year? Dr. Lyon's axiom is simple: Be strong—physically and mentally.
"Weakness kills," she warns.
Tomorrow morning, catch Dr. Lyon on Fox & Friends at 6:50 am ET. Digital offers its app for easy access to more of Dr. Lyon's insights and professional perspective.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon emphasizes the significance of muscle health, particularly resistance training and protein-rich diets, as crucial components of her mission to promote overall health and wellness, including nutrition. She underscores the importance of "strength" in enhancing longevity, referring to muscle as the "organ of longevity."
