Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
@drgabriellelyon • 33,948 subscribers
2x @NYTimes Bestselling Author. Board certified & fellowship trained. Special Operations Health and Muscle-Centric Medicine®. Performance & Optimization.
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Erectile dysfunction precedes cardiovascular disease in many men because both conditions share the same upstream mechanism: endothelial dysfunction and impaired nitric oxide signaling. Penile vasculature is smaller in diameter than coronary vasculature and reflects vascular compromise earlier. This means erectile function is one of the most accurate early indicators of cardiovascular risk available, and most men are never told that. In this episode, Dr. Amy Pearlman covers the vascular and metabolic interface behind erectile dysfunction, how to interpret testosterone labs correctly, why cardiorespiratory fitness rivals pharmacological intervention for erectile function, and what clinical tools exist that most urologists are never trained to prescribe.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon239,968 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Most people don’t realize how long it actually takes to build real, lasting strength. Your tendons and ligaments need six to nine months to fully adapt to the training you’re doing. That’s not a setback, that’s biology. This week’s conversation dives into what it really takes to prevent osteoporosis, especially for menopausal women dealing with low bone density. The research is clear…the most effective programs combine impact training with strength training. We also get into what most people are getting right versus getting wrong when it comes to nutrition. Because you can fill yourself with food and still be starving your body of what it actually needs. Link in bio for the full episode. Dr. Gabrielle
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon164,505 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Walking supports cardiovascular health and is worth keeping in your routine. It does not, however, provide the mechanical tension required to stimulate muscle maintenance or growth, and it does not generate the bone-loading forces necessary to preserve skeletal density over time. Sarcopenia progresses without a direct resistance stimulus, regardless of how many steps you take. Longevity requires both. Walking is the floor. Resistance training is the intervention that protects your muscles and bones as you age.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon13,507 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
When we talk about protein quality, it's not about being anti plant or pro animal for the sake of it. It comes down to one thing: how much of a given food do you actually need to eat to stimulate muscle protein synthesis? Your body requires a specific dose of the amino acid leucine per meal to flip the switch on that process, and different protein sources deliver that leucine in very different caloric packages. A small serving of whey or beef gets you there efficiently, while something like quinoa might require several cups and significantly more calories to reach the same threshold. These aren't opinions, they're biological numbers. And they matter, because 100% of people do this one thing every single day: they eat. How you think about the protein on your plate is directly tied to how you're going to age, how you're going to feel, and how well your muscle is going to serve you over time. So wherever you are in your protein journey, the most important step is simply getting enough. Pick your sources, prioritize quality when you can, and make sure you're hitting at least 30 grams of protein at your key meals. Dr. Gabrielle
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon33,210 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
Elite performance is not built in isolation, and longevity is not built by mastering a single discipline. Skeletal muscle and metabolic health require nutritional science, progressive resistance, and clinical precision. Movement quality and pain-free physical function require a completely separate expertise around how the body moves, compensates, and breaks down under load. Both are required. When only one is present, the other creates the ceiling. Strength without movement integrity leads to injury. Movement without sufficient muscle leads to frailty and decline. Training with someone whose strengths address your gaps is not a preference. It is a performance and longevity strategy. Collaboration is a force multiplier. The highest performers have always understood that.
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon11,011 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Why is keeping weight off harder than losing it? Dr. James Hill—obesity & metabolism expert—joins me to break down decades of research on weight maintenance, the role of movement, metabolism, muscle, and GLP-1 meds like Ozempic. Don’t miss this one! 🎙️
Dr. Gabrielle Lyon13,505 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
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