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Podcast: Inside Exercise
Episode: #56 - Muscle plasticity, aging and exercise with Dr Benjamin Miller
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Dr Glenn McConell chats with Professor Benjamin Miller from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) who is an expert on muscle proteostasis /plasticity in response to exercise and aging. He has evidence that muscle atrophy with aging may be due more to increased protein breakdown than reduced protein synthesis. He also has found that the top diabetes drug metformin can impair some of the benefits of exercise.0:00. Introduction and Benjamin’s current employment etc6:09. Benjamin’s early background in exercise and science8:05. Healthspan vs lifespan. Can extend lifespan?13:12. Metformin can impair some of the benefits of e...