Building and maintaining muscle mass is one of the most important (yet underappreciated) components of overall health and longevity. Having sufficient muscle mass plays a critical role in immune function, metabolism, resiliency and recovery, and so much more. On this episode of The Model Health Show, Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is back to discuss the amazing benefits of having adequate muscle mass on your frame. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a board-certified family medicine and fellowship-trained physician in nutritional sciences and geriatrics. She is also the author of the new book, Forever Strong: A New, Science-Based Strategy for Aging Well. Dr. Lyon is a subject-matter expert and educator in the practical application of protein types and levels for health, performance, aging, and disease prevention. In this interview, Dr. Lyon is sharing the science behind how building muscle influences our health outcomes. You’re going to learn how skeletal muscle impacts everything from your metabolism to your immune system and your longevity. We’re also having powerful conversations about teaching your children to take care of their bodies, simple ways to optimize muscle mass, and the empowering truth about earning muscle. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is passionate about sharing the value of building muscle for long-term health, and I hope this interview inspires you to reap the benefits of earning muscle! In this episode you’ll discover: How loss of muscle mass impacts morbidity and mortality rates. Why obesity is a side effect of unhealthy skeletal muscle. The connection between muscle mass, the immune system, and hormones. What myokines are, and the role they play in immune health. How your muscles function as a metabolic sink. The main site for glucose disposal in the body. What happens when muscle is infiltrated with fat. The definition of obesogenic sarcopenia. How muscle protein synthesis can be blunted. Why skeletal muscle is a nutrient sensing hormone. How sleep deprivation can impact your ability to increase muscle mass. What it means to live a muscle-centric life. The minimum amount of resistance training you should incorporate into your routine. How your muscle mass impacts your quality of life as you age. The connection between testosterone levels and muscle. How children can reap the benefits of resistance training. Two simple ways to optimize muscle mass. How much protein your body needs. The history of dietary guidelines in the US. Items mentioned in this episode include: Onnit.com/model -- Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! DrinkLMNT.com/model -- Get a FREE sample pack with any order! EatSmarterCookbook.com -- Order your copy today! Forever Strong by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon 4 Overlooked Exercises That Will Make You Fitter – Episode 714 Connect with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Website / Podcast / Newsletter / Instagram / YouTube Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation  Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes:  Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud   Thank You to our Sponsors This episode is brought to you by Onnit. Obviously real food sources, dense protein sources of real food are critical, but sometimes we're not getting in the adequate amount of protein that our bodies need to get the results that we want. And so a lot of folks look to protein supplements, and there are a ton of protein supplements available on the market today, from plant source to animal source. But the vast majority of clinical evidence supporting the benefits of using a protein supplement are from studies done on whey protein. A randomized double-blind study published in the Journal of Nutrition, found that overweight test subjects who are instructed to consume whey protein daily for 23 weeks, lost more body fat, had greater loss in waist circumference and had a greater reduction of circulating ghrelin levels. That is our major hunger hormone, compared to test subjects who were taking soy protein or an