@JThiel@NoahRevoy@drgabriellelyon I read this as bigger is not always better. She does speeches on lean muscle frequently which dig into this exact topic.
@NoahRevoy@JThiel@drgabriellelyon So the post talks about lean muscle and intramuscular fat. Can you explain how why you think she is confusing the two when she specifically calls out fat vs. muscle? Thanks.
PCOS is now PMOS, and it's one of the leading causes of female infertility.
After 14 years, 56 global organizations, and input from 14,000+ patients and clinicians, The Lancet has officially renamed PCOS to Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS).
The old name sent everyone chasing "cysts" — when the real drivers are insulin resistance, androgen excess, impaired glucose metabolism, and elevated cardiovascular risk.
This was never a gynecological condition with metabolic side effects. It's a metabolic condition with gynecological consequences.
PMOS affects 1 in 8 women. Up to 70% go undiagnosed.
@Kirk_Sudheimer@drgabriellelyon Very true. My kids did martial sports from 3 - now. If it was too easy for them, they fought up a weight class. When life doesn't provide obstacles, parents need to create them.... to a degree.
It’s our final #TopOfTheClassThursday, and today we are honoring Smithson Valley High School Valedictorian Summer Williams! Learn more about Summer’s Path to Success here, https://t.co/YAprWbg2st.
I’ve been cautious about GLP-1 medications. One of my primary concerns has been the loss of fat free mass (ie, muscle). But I was wrong.
The paper published last week (https://t.co/1IL1tV7dHJ) showed that most of the “fat free mass” that’s lost not only isn’t from muscle, but it’s mostly from shrinking the liver. Ironically, likely partly due to a reduction in liver fat (which gets counted as fat free mass on DXA scans). In fact, muscle strength was completely normal and the muscle:fat ratio was significantly improved.
There is still ample reason to be cautious, but the concerns about muscle loss appear to be overblown.
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
What if avoiding fish during pregnancy is a mistake?
Omega 3 fatty acids, especially DHA, are essential for brain development, and early nutrition plays a direct role in shaping long term cognitive health.
In this episode, we discuss maternal nutrition, fat quality, and why this developmental window matters.
Listen here.
@precishealth@drgabriellelyon Nothing beats getting your heart rate up. Anecdotal evidence... I knew three of my four great grandmas well into my teen years. What did they do different than their peers, walked to the grocery store and back. Just moving and carrying bags of food made a huge difference.