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On this episode of Health Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Gabrielle Lyon explains why muscle should be viewed as a vital organ which protects against everything from Alzheimer\u2019s to COVID-19. She discusses the optimal high-protein diet, strongly advocates that everyone engage in resistance training, and explains why people should focus on gaining muscle instead of focusing on losing fat. Check out Gabrielle's online course to learn more: https://muscle-centric.lpages.co/muscle-centric-event/ \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nButcher Box: Go to ButcherBox.com/IMPACT to reserve your spot on their waitlist. You\u2019ll get an email when they\u2019re ready to take your order. \nNETGEAR: Learn more about Orbi WiFi 6 at netgear.com/bestwifi \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nGabrielle explains what \u201cmuscle-centric medicine\u201d is [1:09]\nWhy you should focus on building muscle instead of focusing on losing fat [2:14] \nGabrielle explains the function of muscle as an organ [5:14] \nThe more muscle you have, the more likely you are to live [8:57] \nGabrielle explains why she prioritizes changing diet versus changing exercise patterns [12:19] \nEat high quality protein, which means eating animal protein [15:32] \nGabrielle discusses the importance of getting your first meal right [22:34] \nGabrielle explains why she eats carbohydrates later in the day [25:00] \nGabrielle describes the herbs she uses to improve her health [27:07] \nGabrielle started muscle-centric medicine because of her work with palliative care [30:13] \nGabrielle explains why lack of muscle leads to dementia and inflammation [34:43] \nDiseases of obesity are not diseases of \u201cover-fat\u201d. They are \u201cunder-muscle\u201d. [36:53] \nGabrielle defines how much protein you should eat given how much you weigh [41:05] \nGabrielle says the number one thing people should do is eat more red meat [44:22]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW GABRIELLE:\xa0\nWEBSITE: https://drgabriellelyon.com/\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon/\xa0\nTWITTER: https://twitter.com/drgabriellelyon\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices