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“Muscle mass plays an essential role in athletic performance, physical stability, and longevity. Diets of all types can result in the loss of fat and water, but also lean muscle mass.”

“There's a trade-off that occurs with aging and muscle growth. Whereas fasting turns off multiple pathways associated with aging, such as mTOR and IGF-1, eating for optimal fitness activates these important processes.”

“Total daily protein remains more important than exact nutrient timing. Dr. Schoenfeld says available time-restricted-feeding studies show little difference in muscle outcomes when total intake is maintained.”

“Intervening in catabolic crises, decelerating the path towards escalating disability and early mortality. catabolic crisis model, [...with each insult] that older people have with periods of inactivity and immobilization, they lose muscle.”

“Engaging in resistance exercise for bone health takes on greater significance as we age, as bone mass decreases markedly, especially in women, who comprise nearly 80 percent of all osteoporosis cases.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Evidence suggests that heat stress from sauna use may reduce muscle losses during periods of disuse and aid in slowing sarcopenia. In this clip, Dr. Stuart Phillips discusses how heat stress promotes muscle health and reduces muscle loss.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“This clip originates from an interview recorded on the Kevin Rose Show, which you can click here to download the full version of. Sauna bathing after high-intensity exercise can reduce delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and improve muscle strength.”

“Eating enough protein to optimize muscle protein synthesis "Leucine is the amino acid that seems to kick-start the muscle-growth process." - Brad Schoenfeld, Ph.D. Judicious food choices are important for recomp, as well, with special emphasis on protein-rich foods.”