If you’ve ever wondered when to eat protein, the quantity you need, or why staying strong feels harder with age — this episode will answer many questions. Dr. Gabrielle Lyon sits down with Dr. Donald Layman, a legendary researcher in nutrition and metabolism, to unpack the truth about protein, aging, and performance. With decades of research and over 100 peer-reviewed papers, Dr. Layman gets right to the point and gives you the tools to protect muscle, boost metabolism, and stay strong for life.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Does protein timing and distribution really matter, or is total intake king?
- What happens inside your body when you fast — and when it might backfire?
- Why not all protein is created equal (hint: quality matters just as much as quantity).
- How to use strength training and exercise to slow or even reverse age-related muscle loss.
- Simple strategies to upgrade your nutrition for long-term health and vitality.
Why This Matters:
In our clinics, this is a fairly common complaint: people in their 40s, 50s, and beyond who are working out and eating “clean” — but frustratingly losing muscle and gaining fat. The missing piece often comes down to protein: when you eat it, how much you get, and whether you’re pairing it with the right kind of training. This conversation gives you a practical, science-backed playbook to maintain strength, resilience, and metabolic health as you age — and that’s a game changer for quality of life.